Recall 09V-391: 2006–2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006–2010 Freightliner Century and 5 more

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Oct 6, 2009, covering about 10,185 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-391
Report date
Oct 6, 2009
Vehicles affected
10,185
Owners notified
May 7, 2010

The problem

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. The plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.

The risk

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.

The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. The safety recall began on may 7, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Daimler truck's recall campaign number is 09c-2.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V391000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner Cascadia2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Freightliner Century2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Freightliner Columbia2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Freightliner FLD2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Sterling 85002006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Sterling 95002009, 2010All years
Western Star 49002006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All 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 09V-391?

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. The plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.

How is recall 09V-391 fixed?

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. The safety recall began on may 7, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks 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.