CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR and 2024 XBS, XCM chassis. The remote fuel filter hoses may become separated from the fittings, which can result in a fuel leak and a lack of fuel supply to the engine.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will replace the fuel filter hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1003.
- 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
On certain Freightliner Custom Chassis trucks, the remote fuel filter hoses can separate from their fittings. This can cause a fuel leak and a loss of fuel supply to the engine.
A fuel leak near an ignition source raises the risk of a fire. A lack of fuel can also stall the engine, which increases the risk of a crash.
Cummins will replace the fuel filter hoses free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. You can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 800-745-8000, referencing recall F1003, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc XBS | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Fccc XCM | 2024 |
| Fccc XCR | 20232024 |