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Fccc XCM Recall 25V038: Fuel hose can separate, causing leaks, stalls and fire risk

NHTSA campaign 25V038, reported January 28, 2025, 277 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The remote fuel filter hoses on certain Freightliner Custom Chassis trucks equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines may separate from the fitting. This can cause a fuel leak and an engine stall.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire, and an engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the repair completed as soon as possible.

The fuel hoses will be replaced free of charge by Cummins. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V038Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM, 2022-2025 Custom Chassis XCR, 2024 Custom Chassis XBS, and 2024-2025 Custom Chassis XCS chassis, equipped with certain Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. 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 F1016.
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 nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Fccc XBS2024
Fccc XCM202220232024
Fccc XCR2022202320242025
Fccc XCS20242025