Daimler Trucks Recalls 2004-2008 Heavy Trucks for Fuel Line Leak Risk

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured between July 11, 2003, and September 28, 2007. The affected vehicles are equipped with EPA04 model MBE4000 engines that use plastic low-pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The recall covers approximately 73,500 vehicles, including Freightliner, Western Star, and Sterling models.

The plastic low-pressure fuel line between the engine-mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak. This leakage could create a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the leaked fuel comes into contact with an ignition source, it could result in a fire.

Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks, and the repair will be performed by Detroit Diesel Corporation authorized repair facilities. The plastic fuel line will be replaced with a steel low-pressure fuel line at no charge to the owner. An interim letter was mailed to owners on October 28, 2011, and the safety recall began on February 21, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.

The recalled product

Product

FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, STERLING COLUMBIA, 4900, L-LINE, A-LINE

Brand

FREIGHTLINER

Manufacturer

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Category

Vehicle — Heavy Trucks

Hazard

• fire
• fuel-leak

Affected units

73,500

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