The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V581000·Announced 2018-08-30

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2017-2019 Freightliner and Western Star Trucks for Fuel Line Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2017-2019 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because a restricted fuel pump cooling circuit screen may cause the fuel line to burst, leading to fuel leaks or engine stalling.

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 vehicle defect where a fuel line burst can cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, and 122SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. The recall affects approximately 4,500 vehicles.

In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted. If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other motorists. Additionally, the engine may stall without warning, preventing the vehicle from restarting and increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the affected nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is FL789. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR 122SD, CASCADIA, CORONADO, 4900
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
4,500

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 (4)

  • 122SD
  • CASCADIA
  • CORONADO
  • 4900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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