Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V668000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V668000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 24,650 affected units, FRACTURED FUEL LINES OR TRANSFER TUBES/FIRE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from march 9, 2004 through august 18, 2006, equipped with epa04 certified mbe900 engines, manufactured by detroit diesel between march 1, 2004, and july 31, 2006. the high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.

Corrective Action

Detroit diesel will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired with more robust lines and vibration dampers free of charge. repairs will be performed by authorized detroit diesel distributorships. the recall began on march 9, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel 1-313-592-3708 or dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V668000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2008-12-17T00:00:00
Subject: Fractured fuel lines or transfer tubes/fire
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 24,650

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-542
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from march 9, 2004 through august 18, 2006, equipped with epa04 certified mbe900 engines, manufactured by detroit diesel between march 1, 2004, and july 31, 2006. the high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.
Consequence Summary: A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Detroit diesel will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired with more robust lines and vibration dampers free of charge. repairs will be performed by authorized detroit diesel distributorships. the recall began on march 9, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel 1-313-592-3708 or dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V668000
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Created At: 1742808662
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