NHTSA Recall 11V478000: Fuel system, diesel
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73,500 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Freightliner Business Class M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V478000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11C-2 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | September 16, 2011 |
| Owner notification | February 21, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
Safety risk
This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. This service will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks' campaign number is 11c-2.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 11V478000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Fld | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Sterling A-Line | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Sterling L-Line | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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.