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Vehicle recall 09V086000 · March 13, 2009

Freightliner Columbia and Sterling L-Line

Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) bracket could result in separation of the DPF from the chassis.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
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.
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-548.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
09V086000
Reported to NHTSA
March 13, 2009
Filed by
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer campaign
FL-548
Owner notification
December 19, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
2
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Recall 09V086000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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