NHTSA Recall 12V074000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 103,437 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Freightliner 114SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V074000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12C-2 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | February 28, 2012 |
| Owner notification | April 27, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Safety risk
A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.customers may 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 12V074000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner Century | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Sterling 9500 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2012, 2013 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Western Star 6900 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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.