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SevereNHTSA·10E016000·Announced 2010-05-07

Daimler Trucks Recalls Detroit Diesel Engines for Fuel Leak Risk

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Detroit Diesel engines installed in heavy-duty trucks because a fuel flange may crack and leak diesel fuel, potentially causing a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may result in a vehicle crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects leading to severe outcomes.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain Detroit Diesel engines, models DD13, DD15, and DD16, manufactured from January 1, 2007, through April 5, 2010. These engines were installed as original equipment in certain heavy-duty trucks. The recall campaign number is 10C-3.

The defect involves the low pressure fuel flange, which may develop a crack if the fuel filter becomes restricted. This can result in a leak of diesel fuel. Diesel fuel leaking onto the roadway may result in a vehicle crash.

DTNA will replace the low pressure fuel flange with a more robust component free of charge. The safety recall began on September 17, 2010. Owners may contact Detroit Diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck Engine
Hazard
Affected units
37,647

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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