Recall 07V-598: 2008 Freightliner Century ST, 2008 Freightliner Columbia

FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Dec 28, 2007, covering about 250 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-598
Report date
Dec 28, 2007
Vehicles affected
250
Owners notified
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The problem

On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar epa07 c155 engines, the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device may develop a crack or hole and heat or flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

The risk

A vehicle fire can occur.

The fix

Caterpillar is conducting this recall (Please see 07e100). Caterpillar will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Freightliner recall no. Fl-520.customers may also 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
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V598000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner Century ST2008All years
Freightliner Columbia2008All 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 07V-598?

On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar epa07 c155 engines, the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device may develop a crack or hole and heat or flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

How is recall 07V-598 fixed?

Caterpillar is conducting this recall (Please see 07e100). Caterpillar will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 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.