NHTSA recall 04V284000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Freightliner MB-55
Reported Jun 9, 2004200 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-426Built May 17, 2000 – Feb 14, 2003
The defect
On certain shuttle bus chassis, due to the location of the 90 gallon fuel tank, a leak in a weld where the tank contacts the lower fuel tank support can occur.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace these fuel tanks. owner notification began on december 8, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.