The problem
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2009 trucks equipped with indiana mills and manufacturing rolltek side-roll protection systems. The sensor designed to detect vehicle roll can malfunction and cause the side airbags to inadvertently deploy.
The risk
Inadvertent deployment of the side airbags could result in a vehicle crash or injury to an out of position occupant.
The fix
Daimler trucks will inspect to determine if a vehicle contains an affected system and, if so, that system will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before november 20, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Contacts
Damiler recall no. Fl-559. 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V376000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.