NHTSA Recall 11V605000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 66 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner Business Class M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V605000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11C-4 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | December 27, 2011 |
| Owner notification | March 13, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 freightliner business class m2 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2010, through december 13, 2011, equipped with a dd13 epa10 detroit diesel engine. The engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.
Safety risk
If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine shutdown software free of charge. The safety recall began on march 13, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is 11c-4 (fl-621).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 11V605000
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.