Recall 21V-326: 2018–2020 FCCC XB Chassis, 2018–2021 FCCC XC Chassis and 5 more

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2021, covering about 9,662 vehicles.

NHTSA number
21V-326
Report date
May 7, 2021
Vehicles affected
9,662
Owners notified
Jul 30, 2021

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner Custom Chass XC Chassis, 108SD, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-886.

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 › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number21V326000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
FCCC XB Chassis2018, 2019, 2020All years
FCCC XC Chassis2018, 2019, 2020, 2021All years
Freightliner 108SD2018, 2019, 2020, 2021All years
Freightliner 114SD2018, 2019, 2020, 2021All years
Freightliner Business Class M22018, 2019, 2020, 2021All years
Freightliner Custom Chass XB2021All years
Western Star 47002018, 2019, 2020, 2021All 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 21V-326?

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner Custom Chass XC Chassis, 108SD, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

How is recall 21V-326 fixed?

Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-886.

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.