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Daimler Recalls 110,000 Trucks to Fix Defect in Detroit Diesel Engines

Daimler Trucks North America said it was recalling all 110,000 of its 2006-2013 Freightliner, Western Star and Sterling trucks equipped with Detroit Diesel 13-, 15- and 16-liter engines to fix a defect the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said could cause accidents, fuel leaks and fires.

March 12, 2012
Business

Daimler Recalling 110,000 Trucks

The National Highway Safety Administration said Daimler Trucks North America told the agency it is recalling more than 110,000 trucks because of potentially damaged engine fuel lines.

March 6, 2012
Business

Daimler Sees Continued Growth in Global, North American Truck Markets

Daimler AG said Tuesday it sees continued truck market growth in the next two years, buoyed by a stronger North American market.

December 27, 2011
Business

Daimler, MAN Step Up China, India Presence

Daimler AG and MAN SE have stepped up their presence in China and India, respectively, Bloomberg reported Monday.

November 21, 2011
Business

Daimler Predicts Higher Truck Sales in 4Q

Daimler AG predicted a higher fourth-quarter profit on gains at its trucks and vans divisions, Bloomberg reported Thursday.

October 27, 2011
Business

Daimler Rebrands ‘Detroit’ Line of Powertrain Components

Daimler Trucks North America unveiled its new Detroit brand encompassing all of its powertrain components, including its Detroit Diesel engine line.

October 18, 2011
Business

Daimler’s Chinese Truck Venture Gets Government Approval

Daimler Trucks said Monday it has received final authority from Chinese authorities for a joint-venture with Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton Motor Co.

September 26, 2011
Business

Daimler Forecasts Continued Strong Truck Market

Daimler AG expects truck sales to keep growing, even as economies show signs of cooling, as customers order vehicles into next year, Bloomberg reported Monday.

September 19, 2011
Business

Daimler’s 2Q Income, Truck Sales Rise

Daimler AG said Wednesday its trucks unit’s second-quarter operating profit jumped 58% from a year ago, to $685 million.

July 27, 2011
Business

Daimler to Provide Financing to U.S. Mitsubishi Fuso Dealers, Customers

Daimler Truck Financial said Monday it will begin providing financial products and services for more than 175 U.S. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America dealers and their customers.

July 11, 2011