CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner Custom Chass XC Chassis, 108SD, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-886.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain diesel trucks may have a sealing washer that does not seat correctly where the high pressure fuel rail connects, which can let fuel leak from the fuel rail assembly.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously.
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines at no cost to you. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-886). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle