2006-2010 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 6, 2009. It covers about 10,185 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 10,185
reported: Oct 6, 2009
owners notified: May 7, 2010
related complaints: 7

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. The plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
Risk: If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. The safety recall began on may 7, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 09V391000

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Cascadia 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Freightliner Century 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Freightliner Columbia 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Freightliner FLD 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Sterling 8500 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Sterling 9500 2009-2010 2009 2010
Western Star 4900 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about fuel system problems.

2007 Freightliner Cascadia 2008 Freightliner Cascadia 2009 Freightliner Cascadia 2010 Freightliner Cascadia 2007 Freightliner Century 2008 Freightliner Century 2009 Freightliner Century 2010 Freightliner Century 2007 Freightliner Columbia 2008 Freightliner Columbia 2009 Freightliner Columbia 2010 Freightliner Columbia

Questions about recall 09V391000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2010 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 09V391000, reported on October 6, 2009, covers about 10,185 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V391000?

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. The safety recall began on may 7, 2010. 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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