Recall 10V-189: 2008–2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008–2011 Freightliner Century and 3 more
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for fuel system, other, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2010, covering about 30,704 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 freightliner columbia, cascadia, coronado, century, m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 vehicles equipped with dd 13 and dd15/dd16 engines and manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 5, 2010. Should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
Fuel leaking onto the roadway may result in vehicle crash.
The fix
The low pressure fuel flange will be replaced with a more robust component. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 17, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-578.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
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Other |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V189000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner Century | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner M2 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All 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 10V-189?
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 freightliner columbia, cascadia, coronado, century, m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 vehicles equipped with dd 13 and dd15/dd16 engines and manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 5, 2010. Should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a fuel leak.
How is recall 10V-189 fixed?
The low pressure fuel flange will be replaced with a more robust component. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 17, 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.