Daimler Trucks Recalls Heavy Trucks Due to Fuel Pump Leak Risk
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2009-2011 Freightliner and Western Star heavy trucks because a fuel pump component may crack and leak diesel fuel.
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 recall involves a structural defect in the fuel system that poses a significant risk of property damage and injury due to potential fuel spills causing crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia, Coronado, M2, and Western Star 4900 heavy trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between February 19, 2009, and July 9, 2010, and are equipped with specific DD13 and DD15 engines. The recall affects 13,410 vehicles.
The defect involves a Bosch high-pressure fuel pump element that may develop a crack over time due to hydrogen-induced stress corrosion. This cracking can result in a diesel fuel leak. If the leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway, potentially resulting in a crash.
Daimler Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on or about March 28, 2011. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR CORONADO, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, 4900
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 13,410
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- CORONADO
- CENTURY
- COLUMBIA
- 4900
- M2
- CASCADIA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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