Recall 10V112000: 2008–2010 Freightliner Columbia and 3 other models
- Report received
- Mar 23, 2010
- Manufacturer
- Daimler trucks north america
- Potentially affected
- 16vehicles
- Model years
- 2008–2010
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 has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Possible consequence
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Remedy
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 17, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 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
- 2010 Freightliner Columbia1 complaints
- 2008 Freightliner FLD1 complaints
- 2009 Freightliner FLD0 complaints
- 2010 Freightliner FLD0 complaints
- 2008 Sterling 95000 complaints
- 2009 Sterling 95000 complaints
- 2010 Sterling 95000 complaints
- 2008 Western Star 49000 complaints
- 2009 Western Star 49001 complaints
- 2010 Western Star 49000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.