NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V581
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks
North America LLC
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,500
Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle’s inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado and 122SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Remedy
Cummins will notify the affected owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin October 28, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA’s number for this recall is FL789.
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.safercar.gov.
Check for Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
Defect Information Report
August 30, 2018
Recall Acknowledgement
September 21, 2018
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