Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V136000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V136000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 2,013 affected units, LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 sterling l-line vehicles configured with car hauler bodies and chassis, and equipped with epa04 mbe4000 engines with a fuel filter mounted at the rear of the engine, manufactured from september 13, 2004, through october 10, 2007. the lower low pressure fuel lines between the primary fuel pump and the engine mounted fuel filter, and the upper low pressure fuel line between the engine mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak from cracking, or from abrasion due to contact with other components.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the upper and lower low pressure fuel lines with a more robust fuel lines. this service will be performed free of charge. dtna will notify owners of the recall during april 2011. the safety recall began on november 1, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V136000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-02-25T00:00:00
Subject: Low pressure fuel line
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 2,013

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11C1
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 sterling l-line vehicles configured with car hauler bodies and chassis, and equipped with epa04 mbe4000 engines with a fuel filter mounted at the rear of the engine, manufactured from september 13, 2004, through october 10, 2007. the lower low pressure fuel lines between the primary fuel pump and the engine mounted fuel filter, and the upper low pressure fuel line between the engine mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak from cracking, or from abrasion due to contact with other components.
Consequence Summary: Fuel leak onto the roadway could cause a slippery road surface that could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the upper and lower low pressure fuel lines with a more robust fuel lines. this service will be performed free of charge. dtna will notify owners of the recall during april 2011. the safety recall began on november 1, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-qax3_wgu7_wusd
NHTSA ID: 11V136000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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