Recall 10V189000: 2008–2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008–2011 Freightliner Century, 2008–2011 Freightliner Columbia +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 7, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 30,704
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 freightliner columbia, cascadia, coronado, century, m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 vehicles equipped with dd 13 and dd15/dd16 engines and manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 5, 2010. Should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
Fuel leaking onto the roadway may result in vehicle crash.
The fix
The low pressure fuel flange will be replaced with a more robust component. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 17, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-578.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2009 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2010 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2011 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2008 Freightliner Century
- 2009 Freightliner Century
- 2010 Freightliner Century
- 2011 Freightliner Century
- 2008 Freightliner Columbia
- 2009 Freightliner Columbia
- 2010 Freightliner Columbia
- 2011 Freightliner Columbia
- 2008 Freightliner Coronado
- 2009 Freightliner Coronado
- 2010 Freightliner Coronado
- 2011 Freightliner Coronado
- 2008 Freightliner M2
- 2009 Freightliner M2
- 2010 Freightliner M2
- 2011 Freightliner M2
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V189000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-578
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Owner letters
- Sep 17, 2010
- Components
- Fuel system, other (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology