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Recall 14V-566: 2015 FCCC MBC, 2015 FCCC MC and 15 more

Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on Sep 17, 2014, covering about 6,759 vehicles.

NHTSA number
14V-566
Report date
Sep 17, 2014
Vehicles affected
6,759
Owners notified
Sep 29, 2014

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and M2 Business Class; Thomas Built Buses HDX; Western Star 4700; and FCCC MBC, MC, MT45, MT55, S2C 106CAB, Sport M2 106, XBR, XBS, XCL,XCM, XCR, and XCS vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, to July 31, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

The risk

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DTNA, and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-664.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America LLC
ComponentFuel System, Diesel
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number14V566000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
FCCC MBC2015All years
FCCC MC2015All years
FCCC MT452015All years
FCCC MT552015All years
FCCC S2C 106CAB2015All years
FCCC Sport M21062015All years
FCCC XBR2015All years
FCCC XBS2015All years
FCCC XCL2015All years
FCCC XCM2015All years
FCCC XCR2015All years
FCCC XCS2015All years
Freightliner 108SD2015All years
Freightliner 114SD2015All years
Freightliner M22015All years
Thomas Built Buses HDX2015All years
Western Star 47002015All 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 14V-566?

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and M2 Business Class; Thomas Built Buses HDX; Western Star 4700; and FCCC MBC, MC, MT45, MT55, S2C 106CAB, Sport M2 106, XBR, XBS, XCL,XCM, XCR, and XCS vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, to July 31, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

How is recall 14V-566 fixed?

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DTNA, and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-664.

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.