2005-2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century Class and others recall: fuel system, diesel
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on March 11, 2008. It covers about 62,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 62,000
- reported
- Mar 11, 2008
- owners notified
- Jul 9, 2008
- related complaints
- 7
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 08V113000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner Business Class M2 2005-2007 200520062007
- Freightliner Century Class 2005-2007 200520062007
- Freightliner Classic 2005-2007 200520062007
- Freightliner Columbia 2005-2007 200520062007
- Freightliner Coronado 2005-2007 200520062007
- Freightliner FLD 2005-2007 200520062007
- Sterling A-Line 2005-2007 200520062007
- Sterling L-Line 2005-2007 200520062007
- Western Star 4900 2005-2007 200520062007
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about fuel system problems.
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Questions about recall 08V113000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century Class and others fuel system, diesel?
Yes. Recall 08V113000, reported on March 11, 2008, covers about 62,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V113000?
High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks 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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