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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V478000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 07/11/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 73500 | 02/21/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/16/2011 | 09/21/2011 | |||||||
| 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' campaign number is 11c-2.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 08V113000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/01/2004 to 04/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 62000 | 07/09/2008 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/11/2008 | 03/12/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. a fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pending validation of a permanent solution, drivers who suspect a fuel leak should contact a detroit diesel distributor, or a freightliner, sterling, or western star dealer, to have their vehicle inspected and repaired if necessary. the recall began on july 9, 2008. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler truck recall no. fl-526.customers may also 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V136000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 09/13/2004 to 10/10/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 2117 | ODI | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/25/2011 | 03/01/2011 | ||||||||
| 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 Summary | 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 march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler safety recall no. 11c1.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||
| PE11002 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/11/2011 | 03/17/2011 | Fuel Leak | 11V136000 | |
| Odi gathered information from four auto hauler fleets during its investigation.at least five of the fleets' vehicles were damaged or completely destroyed by a fire caused by a leak in low pressure fuel line.the fleets reported numerous other failures that spilled large quantities of diesel fuel on roadways and disabled tractor trailers.daimler trucks north america submitteda recall notice on 24 february 2011.daimler's announcement of a safety recall on this matter addresses odi's concerns.the 573 letter was received prior to the due date of the ir response, therefore daimler has been relieved from having to submit an ir response.daimler will replace the upper and lower low pressure fuel lines with a more robust line.the exact remedy and replacement parts are not yet finalized.daimler will be submitting a supplemental report when the information is available.odi will closely monitor the remedy to ensure it is adequate.the subject vehicles have been recalled, therefore this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE11002 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/11/2011 | Fuel Leaks | |||
| Nhtsa received one voq alleging a fuel leak on a vehicle that was excluded from a recall of the same engine make and model which was the subject of recall 08v-113.odi contacted the fleet and learned that the fleet was experiencing fuel leaks on a low pressure fuel line mounted on the mbe4000 engine.this is a different line than what was addressed in the above mentioned recall.the contacted fleet alleges that they have experienced 3 vehicle fires as a result of this fuel line problem.odi also contacted three other fleets that operate similar equipment.one of those fleets reported that it too had experienced a vehicle fire.though unconfirmed, at this point odi is aware of four engine fires on two fleets that are alleged to be related to a fuel line failuure.odi is working to gather the specifics.odi believes that the alleged defect may be the root cause which has resulted in multiple vehicle fires.odi has opened this pe to further investigate this matter. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 219212 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 sterling l-line. the contact stated the diesel fuel line was leaking. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v113000, fuel system, diesel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel line was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 219,212. sm. | |||
| 05/25/2008 | 16966 | 1 | |
| We have 6 sterling trucks affected by recall #08v-113. we have had two of our trucks experience a failure in the fuel lines, spraying diesel fuel all over the road behind us, paying for several car washes for cars following us and paying for after hours road side repairs. detroit diesels recall notice states to contact them to be re-imbursed. when we called the number listed, the recording states they will not re-imburse for these repairs. *tr | |||