CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A diesel fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head on certain Cummins L9-equipped chassis can develop a leak. Fuel escaping near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected vehicle, the fuel hoses will be replaced free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. If you have questions, contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-897. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
An authorized dealer can perform the hose replacement at no cost to you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc XB Chassis | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Fccc XC Chassis | 20212022 |