Emergency vehicle engine shutdown
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 freightliner business class m2 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2010, through december 13, 2011, equipped with a dd13 epa10 detroit diesel engine. the engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.
Safety Consequence
If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine shutdown software free of charge. the safety recall began on march 13, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Daimler Trucks North America, Llc or involving Engine And Engine Cooling.
FAQ: Recall 11V605000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V605000?
NHTSA recall 11V605000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on December 27, 2011. It addresses: Emergency vehicle engine shutdown. The recall affects approximately 66 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 11V605000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11C-4. 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.