Vehicle recall 11V110000 · February 23, 2011
Western Star 4900, Freightliner Cascadia and 1 more model
The routing and securing of the alternator cables may allow the cable to contact or nearly contact an engine heat shield potentially damaging the cable insulation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia and conorado and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from April 22, 2010, through January 28, 2011, equipped with an EPA10 isx engine. The routing and securing of the alternator cables may allow the cable to contact or nearly contact an engine heat shield potentially damaging the cable insulation.
- Consequence
- A positive alternator cable, with damaged insulation, that may contact a grounded component can cause a short circuit that can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect the alternator cables for damage to the insulation. Cables with damage to the insulation will be replaced. The cable routing and securing will be modified to ensure sufficient clearence to the heat shield. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 27, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-590.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
- 11V110000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 2011
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-590
- Owner notification
- April 26, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 239
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Cascadia (2011): 2011
- Freightliner Coronado (2011): 2011
- Western Star 4900 (2011): 2011
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