Recall 11V576000: Daimler trucks north america

Report received

Dec 5, 2011

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

94vehicles

Model years

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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 (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 freightliner s2 106 ch and s2c 106cab chassis manufactured from november 15, 2010, through october 6, 2011. The grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe potentially resulting in a short circuit.

Possible consequence

An electrical fault or short circuit may result in a fire.

Remedy

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to ensure the grid heater relay ground wire is correctly routed and modified as required to ensure adequate clearance with the power terminal. The repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.