Freightliner Van Chassis Recalled for Fuel Tank Cracks and Fire Risk
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2014 Freightliner MT45G and MT55G van chassis because fuel tank cracks may cause gasoline leaks and vehicle fires.
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 defect in the fuel system that may lead to a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (fire risk).
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Freightliner MT45G and MT55G van chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between February 15, 2010, and September 3, 2013. The recall involves 3,207 vehicles.
The affected vehicles have gasoline fuel tanks that may experience cracks in the welds and tank material. These cracks could lead to a leakage of gasoline and vapors. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-447-4986 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER MT45G, MT55G
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Van Chassis
- Affected units
- 3,207
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 (2)
- MT45G
- MT55G
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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