Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V074000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 103437 | 04/27/2012 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/28/2012 | 02/28/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SF-431A | 10/01/2010 | 10037142 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| SF-431A | 10/01/2010 | 10037142 | Daimler trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the plastic engine coolant line may not be sufficient under certain temperatures resulting in cracking and loss of coolant. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| GI-01-100 | 10/01/2011 | 10041591 | Freightliner: contamination of air intake. *pe | 10/11/2011 | |
| SF-398A-F | 11/01/2008 | 10029207 | Freightliner: some vehicles may have been built with clamps used to connect the clean gas induction (cgi) plumbing that may not provide an adequate seal, allowing unfilter air into the system. the clamps will be replaced. *pe | 06/26/2009 | |
| 01-93 | 07/01/2008 | 10026123 | Freightliner: cummins isb drive belt jumping. the poly-v serpentine drive belt may jump off one or more of the pulleys during operation. *pe | 10/01/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-46-51 | 05/01/2011 | 10039609 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-46-51 | 05/01/2011 | 10039609 | Freightliner: there is a procedure to replace the power steering pump. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SF-431A | 10/01/2010 | 10037142 | Daimler trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the plastic engine coolant line may not be sufficient under certain temperatures resulting in cracking and loss of coolant. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| SF-431A | 10/01/2010 | 10037142 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| SB-09-31 | 07/01/2009 | 10030872 | Freightliner: some trucks have been found with incorrect sealing of air intake duct assemblies, allowing unfiltered air to bypass the air cleaner. loose duct connections or dirt found in the ducting during a filter service indicate that d | 12/16/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 01-93 | 07/01/2008 | 10026123 | Freightliner: cummins isb drive belt jumping. the poly-v serpentine drive belt may jump off one or more of the pulleys during operation. *pe | 10/01/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/10/2006 | 42198 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle coasted to the side of the road and the dealer was contacted who suggested the fuel filter be replaced. the vehicle started and was driven to a parking lot where the fuel filter was changed. three days later, vehicle began to run rough and was taken to a local dealership who replaced an injector. the vehicle stalled again and would not restart. the vehicle was towed to a dealership, and the oil pump, injectors, turbo, and radiator filters were replaced but the problem persisted. the vehicle emitted black smoke and operated no faster than 35 mph. the vehicle was taken to a dealership and the problem could not be determined but the turbo was replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. | |||