NHTSA recall 08V113000
Fuel system, diesel
Freightliner Business Class M2 and 8 more
Reported Mar 11, 200862,000 vehicles affectedDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number FL-526Built Apr 1, 2004 – Apr 30, 2007
The defect
Daimler trucks IS recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. a fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
The risk
If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
The remedy
High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. the recall began on july 9, 2008. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.