Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V339000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V339000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 13,410 affected units, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009 through july 9, 2010, equipped with specific dd13 and dd15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. over time the barrel of the bosch high pressure fuel pump element used on specific dd13/dd15 engines may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion resulting in a diesel fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 28, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V339000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-07-27T00:00:00

Subject: High pressure fuel pump

Component: Fuel System, Other

Potentially Affected Units: 13,410

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10C-4

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009 through july 9, 2010, equipped with specific dd13 and dd15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. over time the barrel of the bosch high pressure fuel pump element used on specific dd13/dd15 engines may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion resulting in a diesel fuel leak.

Consequence Summary: If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway potentially resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 28, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free 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: 10V339000

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