Recall 11V-478: 2004–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2004–2008 Freightliner Cascadia and 5 more
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on Sep 16, 2011, covering about 73,500 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
The risk
This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. This service will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks' campaign number is 11c-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
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Diesel |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V478000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Freightliner FLD | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Sterling A-Line | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Sterling L-Line | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Western Star 4900 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | 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 11V-478?
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
How is recall 11V-478 fixed?
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. This service will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. 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.