NHTSA Recall # | 139999 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V581000 |
MFG Compaign # | FL789 |
Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
Supplier | FREIGHTLINER |
Brand | FREIGHTLINER |
Model | CASCADIA |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
Date of notification | 21/11/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/03/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/08/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/08/18 |
Report created | 06/09/18 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 4500 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | Cummins will notify the affected owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on october 9, 2018. The recall began november 21, 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |