2008 Freightliner Century ST and Freightliner Columbia recall: diesel
Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on December 28, 2007. It covers about 250 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 250
- reported
- Dec 28, 2007
- related complaints
- 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar epa07 c155 engines, the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device may develop a crack or hole and heat or flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire can occur.
- Remedy
- Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 07e100). Caterpillar will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑4986 or freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 07V598000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 07V598000
Is there a recall on the 2008 Freightliner Century ST and Freightliner Columbia diesel?
Yes. Recall 07V598000, reported on December 28, 2007, covers about 250 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V598000?
Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 07e100). Caterpillar will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑4986 or freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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