NHTSA Recall 21V556000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Fuel System, Diesel. Reported 2021-07-21. An estimated 476 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.