Recall 09V086000: 2008–2009 Freightliner Columbia and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 13, 2009

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

2vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler trucks is recalling 2 my 2008-2009 freightliner columbia and sterling l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar c7, c9, c13 and c15 diesel engines. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.

Possible consequence

A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.

Remedy

Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Freightliner Columbia1 complaints
• 2009 Freightliner Columbia2 complaints
• 2008 Sterling L-Line0 complaints
• 2009 Sterling L-Line1 complaints