NHTSA Recall 08V113000: Fuel system, diesel
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62,000 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Freightliner Business Class M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V113000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-526 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | March 11, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 9, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
Safety risk
If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
Remedy
High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler truck recall no. Fl-526.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 08V113000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Freightliner Century Class | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Freightliner Classic | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Freightliner Fld | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Sterling A-Line | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Sterling L-Line | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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.