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NHTSA Recall 21V556000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 476 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the FCCC Xb Chassis.

476
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (September 3)
NHTSA campaign21V556000
Manufacturer campaignFL-897
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report receivedJuly 21, 2021
Owner notificationSeptember 3, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner XB Chassis and 2021-2022 Freightliner XC Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-897.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V556000

Make and modelModel years
FCCC Xb Chassis2022
FCCC Xc Chassis2021, 2022

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.