NHTSA Recall 11V287000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 268 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V287000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10C-4 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | May 18, 2011 |
| Owner notification | May 18, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009, through july 9, 2010, equipped with specific dd13 and dd15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. The crack may result in a diesel fuel leak.
Safety risk
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall (see recall campaign 10v-339). The safety recall began on may 18, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-4.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V287000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Freightliner Century | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Freightliner M2 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.