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2006-2013 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others recall: diesel

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on February 28, 2012. It covers about 103,437 vehicles.

vehicles affected
103,437
reported
Feb 28, 2012
owners notified
Apr 27, 2012
related complaints
29

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 12V074000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about engine problems.

2012 Freightliner 114SD2013 Freightliner 114SD2010 Freightliner Business Class M22011 Freightliner Business Class M22012 Freightliner Business Class M22013 Freightliner Business Class M22010 Freightliner Cascadia2011 Freightliner Cascadia2012 Freightliner Cascadia2013 Freightliner Cascadia2010 Freightliner Century2011 Freightliner Century

Questions about recall 12V074000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2013 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others diesel?

Yes. Recall 12V074000, reported on February 28, 2012, covers about 103,437 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V074000?

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.

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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