NHTSA recall 09V376000
Air bags
Freightliner Cascadia
Reported Sep 23, 200914 vehicles affectedDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number FL-559Built Nov 6, 2007 – Apr 19, 2008
The defect
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2008 through 2009 trucks equipped with indiana mills and manufacturing rolltek side-roll protection systems. the sensor designed to detect vehicle roll can malfunction and cause the side airbags to inadvertently deploy.
The risk
Inadvertent deployment of the side airbags could result in a vehicle crash or injury to an out of position occupant.
The remedy
Daimler trucks will inspect to determine if a vehicle contains an affected system and, if so, that system will be replaced free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on or before november 20, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.