NHTSA recall 09V391000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Freightliner Cascadia and 6 more
The defect
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. the plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
The risk
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. the safety recall began on may 7, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.