The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V474000·Announced 2011-09-15

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2011-2012 Freightliner and FCCC Trucks for Fire Risk

Daimler Trucks is recalling 6,225 model year 2011-2012 trucks equipped with Cummins diesel engines because a faulty clamp bolt can fracture, causing exhaust leaks and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (exhaust system component failure) that creates a significant risk of fire and road hazards, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 6,225 model year 2011-2012 Freightliner, FCCC, and Thomas Built Buses trucks manufactured between September 1, 2010, and December 31, 2010. These vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engines. The recall covers specific models including the Freightliner Coronado and Business Class M2, as well as various FCCC and Thomas Built Buses models.

The defect involves the V-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF). The assembly includes a T-bolt that can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. If the T-bolt fails, the clamp may loosen, causing the inlet or outlet sections to disconnect from the DOC/DPF housing.

If these sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent before exiting the tailpipe, creating a risk of combustion and fire. In some applications, if both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Owners should contact Cummins or Daimler Trucks to schedule a free repair at an authorized Cummins dealer. The safety recall began on October 10, 2011.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, THOMAS BUILT BUSES CORONADO, XCS, MVP-EF, BUSINESS CLASS M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
6,225

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 (14)

  • CORONADO
  • XCS
  • MVP-EF
  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • SAF-T-LINER HDX
  • XCR
  • XCM
  • XCL
  • XBS
  • MT55
  • MT45
  • MC
  • S2
  • XBR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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