Recall 05V-469: 2004–2005 FCCC XB-R, 2005–2006 FCCC XC and 13 more

FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for fuel system, other, reported to NHTSA on Oct 5, 2005, covering about 8,310 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-469
Report date
Oct 5, 2005
Vehicles affected
8,310
Owners notified
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The problem

Certain 2004 and 2005 freightliner van, motor home, shuttle bus, and school bus chassis manufactured between january 2004 and may 2005. Erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature wear of the pump. This premature wear could result in fuel lift pump failure and in some cases may cause an engine stall condition.

The risk

Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

The fix

Cummins will notify the owners of the freightliner and thomas built vehicles and will repair the engines by emc recalibration and replacement of the fuel lift pump at no charge to the customer. Owners may contact cummins assistance center 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Freightliner recall no. Fl-463.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (Tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER LLC
ComponentFuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V469000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
FCCC XB-R2004, 2005All years
FCCC XC2005, 2006All years
Freightliner Cargo2004, 2005All years
Freightliner MB552004, 2005All years
Freightliner MC2004, 2005All years
Freightliner MT-452005All years
Freightliner MT-552005All years
Freightliner MT452004All years
Freightliner MT552004All years
Freightliner XB2004, 2005All years
Freightliner XB-S2004, 2005All years
Freightliner XC-R2004, 2005All years
Freightliner XC-S2004, 2005All years
Sterling Cargo2004, 2005All years
Thomas MVP EF2004, 2005All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-469?

Certain 2004 and 2005 freightliner van, motor home, shuttle bus, and school bus chassis manufactured between january 2004 and may 2005. Erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature wear of the pump. This premature wear could result in fuel lift pump failure and in some cases may cause an engine stall condition.

How is recall 05V-469 fixed?

Cummins will notify the owners of the freightliner and thomas built vehicles and will repair the engines by emc recalibration and replacement of the fuel lift pump at no charge to the customer. Owners may contact cummins assistance center 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.