2004–2010 Freightliner Argosy, 2004–2010 Freightliner Century Class, 2004–2010 Freightliner Columbia and 6 other models Recall: Engine and Engine Cooling
NHTSA campaign 09V366000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Sep 23, 2009 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.
The risk
AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-020. CATERPILLAR WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. FL-558. 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> .
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Argosy | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Freightliner | Century Class | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Freightliner | Columbia | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Freightliner | Coronado | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Freightliner | FLD | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling | A-Line | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling | L-Line | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Western Star | 4900 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Western Star | 6900 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 09V366000 (manufacturer number FL-558). Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.