NHTSA recall 11V330000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Freightliner Cascadia and 6 more
The defect
Dtna IS recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. the bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
The risk
A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on december 21, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.