NHTSA recall 21V556000
Fuel system, diesel › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fccc XB Chassis and 1 more
Reported Jul 21, 2021476 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL-897
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner XB Chassis and 2021-2022 Freightliner XC Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-897.