Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V451000 Reported November 24, 2009

Electronic control module/possible engine fire

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · N/A · 101 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V451000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-565
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
101
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 24, 2009

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner m2, custom chassis mt55, and sterling acterra vehicles manufactured between april 4, 2007 and july 15, 2009, equipped with cummins isc cm2150 and isl cm2150 model diesel engines. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

Safety Consequence

This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. please see cummins' defect report 09e-046. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2009. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 09V451000 or campaign FL-565.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V451000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V451000?

NHTSA recall 09V451000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on November 24, 2009. It addresses: Electronic control module/possible engine fire. The recall affects approximately 101 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V451000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-565. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.