Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V581000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V581000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2017-2019 freightliner cascadia, coronado and 122sd, and western star 4900 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines Includes 4,500 affected units, Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017-2019 freightliner cascadia, coronado and 122sd, and western star 4900 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner cascadia, coronado and 122sd, and western star 4900 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines. in certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the affected nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. the recall began november 21, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. dtna's number for this recall is fl789.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V581000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-08-30T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel line may burst if filter screen clogs
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 4,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL789
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner cascadia, coronado and 122sd, and western star 4900 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines. in certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence Summary: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. the engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the affected nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. the recall began november 21, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. dtna's number for this recall is fl789.

Safety Information

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

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