Grid heater/possible fire
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Safety Consequence
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall began on september 12, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
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FAQ: Recall 11V455000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V455000?
NHTSA recall 11V455000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on August 31, 2011. It addresses: Grid heater/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 43 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V455000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10C-5. 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.