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NHTSA Recall 07V598000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 250 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner Century ST.

250
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
NHTSA campaign07V598000
Manufacturer campaignFL-520
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL
Report receivedDecember 28, 2007
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar epa07 c155 engines, the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device may develop a crack or hole and heat or flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire can occur.

Remedy

Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 07e100). Caterpillar will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Freightliner recall no. Fl-520.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 07V598000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Century ST2008
Freightliner Columbia2008

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.