Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner XB Chassis and 2021-2022
— Recall Campaign #21V556000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner XB Chassis and 2021-2022 Freightliner XC Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 476 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V556000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 21, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V556000 |
| Units affected: | 476 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner XB Chassis and 2021-2022 Freightliner XC Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
- Consequeces:
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-897.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.