NHTSA recall 07V335000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Fccc MT 45 and 11 more
Reported Aug 2, 20074,299 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-508Built Dec 1, 2006 – Feb 18, 2007
The defect
On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition IS left on. if the ignition switch IS left on when fuel IS added to the fuel- water separator at the factory or during a filter element change, a small flame may occur inside the filter cover.
The risk
The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel filter date code and thermoswitch lot code to determine if they contain the suspect component free of charge. the recall began on october 4, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.