Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V478000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V478000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 73,500 affected units, DIESEL FUEL LEAK/DETROIT DIESEL, component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. the plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. this service will be performed free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V478000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-09-16T00:00:00

Subject: Diesel fuel leak/detroit diesel

Component: Fuel System, Diesel

Potentially Affected Units: 73,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11C-2

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. the plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.

Consequence Summary: This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. this service will be performed free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. 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

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NHTSA ID: 11V478000

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