Vehicle recall 09V366000 · September 23, 2009
Western Star 4900, Western Star 6900 and 7 more models
The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
- Consequence
- An oil leak may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09E-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks recall no. FL-558. 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
- 09V366000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 23, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-558
- Owner notification
- May 5, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,362
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Argosy (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Freightliner Century Class (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Freightliner Columbia (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Freightliner Coronado (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Freightliner FLD (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Sterling A-Line (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Sterling L-Line (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Western Star 4900 (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Western Star 6900 (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Has your Freightliner been repaired?
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