Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V598000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V598000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 250 affected units, EXTENSION PIPES/FIRE/CATERPILLAR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar epa07 c155 engines, the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device may develop a crack or hole and heat or flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 07e100). caterpillar will repair the engines free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V598000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2007-12-28T00:00:00

Subject: Extension pipes/fire/caterpillar

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 250

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-520

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar epa07 c155 engines, the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device may develop a crack or hole and heat or flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

Consequence Summary: A vehicle fire can occur.

Corrective Action: Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 07e100). caterpillar will repair the engines free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V598000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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