NHTSA Recall 11V455000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Freightliner M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V455000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10C-5 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | August 31, 2011 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Safety risk
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V455000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner M2 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Sterling 7500 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Sterling 8500 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Sterling Acterra | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 |
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.