Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2004 Through 2008 Heavy Trucks Manufactured From July 11, 2003, Through September 28, 2007, Equipped With Epa04 Model Mbe4000 Engines Built With Plastic Low Pressure Fuel Lines And Fuel Filters Mounted Near The Center Of The Engine On The Left-Hand Side. The Plastic Low Pressure Fuel Line Between Engine Mounted Fuel Filter And Engine Block May Develop A Substantial Diesel Fuel Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
BUSINESS CLASS M2
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
11V478000
Component Description
Fuel System, Diesel
Effect Of Defect
This Could Create A Road Hazard Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks Will Notify Owners And The Remedy Will Be Performed By Detroit Diesel Corporation Authorized Repair Facilities. Vehicles Will Be Inspected And The Plastic Low Pressure Fuel Line Will Be Replaced With A Steel Low Pressure Fuel Line. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. An Interim Letter Was Mailed To Owners On October 28, 2011. The Safety Recall Began On February 21, 2012. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20030711
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
73500
Date Owners Notified
20120221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20110916
Make Campaign Number
11C-2