Recall 10V112 covers 16 2008-2010 Freightliner Columbia, 4900, 9500, and Fld emergency vehicles for unexpected engine shutdown. Free repair at a franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 16 2008-2010 Columbia, 4900, 9500, and Fld emergency vehicles because the engine can shut down when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected. An unexpected shutdown under those conditions can hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk, and the Freightliner dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The diesel particulate filter on 2008-2010 Freightliner Columbia, 4900, 9500, and Fld emergency vehicles is part of the exhaust system. Its job is to trap soot from diesel exhaust and manage heat while the engine is running. The engine control system watches filter temperature so the exhaust system stays within its designed range.
On these emergency vehicles, the engine can shut down unexpectedly when the system detects a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition. That means the truck loses engine power because the shutdown response is triggered by heat in the filter system. For an emergency vehicle, that loss of power creates a practical safety problem during response or transport.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or operator is not given a listed symptom in the recall before the engine shutdown happens.
Who's affected?
Spans four truck models across three model years, all tied to the same engine and engine cooling component.
| 2008 Freightliner Columbia | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| 2010 Western Star 4900 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Sterling 9500 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Freightliner Fld | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Freightliner Fld | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Freightliner Columbia | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Freightliner Columbia | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Freightliner Fld | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Western Star 4900 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Sterling 9500 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Western Star 4900 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Sterling 9500 | Engine and engine cooling |
| Units affected | 16 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Unexpected engine shutdown can interrupt an emergency vehicle while it is responding or supporting rescue work. That shutdown can slow rescue operations and place the public at risk. If your VIN is included, schedule service promptly and tell the service desk the engine control logic needs reprogramming. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Freightliner Columbia, 4900, 9500, or Fld emergency vehicle is included in this recall.
- Contact Detroit Diesel to confirm the engine-control reprogramming that prevents an unexpected shutdown request during a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition.
- Reference recall number 10V112 when you call, and ask whether the repair is handled through Detroit Diesel or a franchised Freightliner service location for your vehicle.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, plus any fleet service records tied to the engine-control software.
- Keep the vehicle out of emergency service until the engine-control reprogramming is complete if shutdown risk affects the assigned duty.
What happens at the repair
The known remedy is an engine control logic update. When the repair is available through the Freightliner service network, a Freightliner technician reprograms the engine controls so a malfunction indicator light comes on without requesting an engine shutdown when the diesel particulate filter reaches an over temperature condition. The final dealer repair will be free once available. The source filing says repairs are performed by Detroit Diesel, so ask the Freightliner service desk to confirm the correct Detroit Diesel repair path for your vehicle.
Timeline
| March 23, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V112?
Recall 10V112 covers 16 2008-2010 Freightliner Columbia, 4900, 9500, and Fld emergency vehicles. The engine can shut down when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected, which can interfere with rescue operations. The fix reprograms the engine control logic.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Freightliner Columbia, 4900, 9500, or Fld is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific emergency vehicle is included in recall 10V112. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer or Detroit Diesel service location and reference recall 10V112. Detroit Diesel performs the engine-control reprogramming.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 10V112, Detroit Diesel performs the engine-control reprogramming so the malfunction indicator light turns on without requesting engine shutdown.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain diesel particulate filter over-temperature conditions. That shutdown can hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk. The repair changes the engine control logic so the warning light turns on without shutting the engine down.
When did the recall repair start?
The safety recall began on May 17, 2010. If your VIN is included and the repair was never completed, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer or Detroit Diesel service location and ask for the recall 10V112 engine-control reprogramming.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V112000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-313-592-5800 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V112 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V112000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →