Freightliner plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
The short version
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported a problem with the delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.
THE PLASTIC LINES MAY EXPERIENCE LEAKS DUE TO FATIGUE CRACKS CAUSED BY STRESS AND VIBRATION COMBINED WITH HIGH INTERNAL PRESSURE.
IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FUEL MAY IGNITE ON A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY SPILL ON THE ROAD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES AND DIRECT WARRANTY CUSTOMERS, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 09V-391.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | Freightliner Cascadia |
| 2006–2009 | Freightliner Columbia |
| 2006–2009 | Western Star 4900 |
What changed
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