Freightliner on certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the FUEL-WATER separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on.
The short version
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported a problem with the fuel system, gasoline delivery. Here is what owners need to know.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MANUFACTURING ERROR IN THE FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR PREHEATER THERMOSWITCH MAY PREVENT THE FUEL PREHEATER FROM TURNING OFF IF THE IGNITION IS LEFT ON. IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS LEFT ON WHEN FUEL IS ADDED TO THE FUEL- WATER SEPARATOR AT THE FACTORY OR DURING A FILTER ELEMENT CHANGE, A SMALL FLAME MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE FILTER COVER.
THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILTER DATE CODE AND THERMOSWITCH LOT CODE TO DETERMINE IF THEY CONTAIN THE SUSPECT COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 07V-335.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Freightliner Classic |
| 2007–2008 | Freightliner Columbia |
| 2007–2008 | Freightliner Coronado |
| 2007–2008 | Western Star 4900 |
What changed
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