Freightliner fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
The short version
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported a problem with the fuel system, diesel. Here is what owners need to know.
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 62,000 MY 2005-2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, FLD, CLASSIC, STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS. A FRACTURED FUEL LINE COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL.
IF A LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FUEL MAY IGNITE AT A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGED.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-113.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | Freightliner Classic |
| 2005–2007 | Freightliner Columbia |
| 2005–2007 | Freightliner Coronado |
| 2005–2007 | Western Star 4900 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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