Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V287000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V287000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 268 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. The crack may result in a diesel fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall (see recall campaign 10v-339). the safety recall began on may 18, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V287000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-05-18T00:00:00

Subject: High pressure fuel pump

Component: Fuel System, Other

Potentially Affected Units: 268

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. The crack may result in a diesel fuel leak.

Consequence Summary: If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall (see recall campaign 10v-339). the safety recall began on may 18, 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: 11V287000

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Created At: 1742808662

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