2008 Western Star 6900 | 2008 Freightliner Century | 2007 Freightliner Century | 2012 Freightliner Columbia | 2010 Freightliner Columbia | 2009 Freightliner Columbia | 2008 Freightliner Columbia | 2012 Western Star 4700 | 2006 Sterling 9500 | 2012 Western Star 4900 | 2010 Western Star 4900 | 2007 Western Star 4900 | 2012 Western Star 6900 | 2010 Western Star 6900 | 2012 Freightliner Century | 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Published February 28, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 28, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V074000, published February 28, 2012. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2008 Western Star 6900 | 2008 Freightliner Century | 2007 Freightliner Century | 2012 Freightliner Columbia | 2010 Freightliner Columbia | 2009 Freightliner Columbia | 2008 Freightliner Columbia | 2012 Western Star 4700 | 2006 Sterling 9500 | 2012 Western Star 4900 | 2010 Western Star 4900 | 2007 Western Star 4900 | 2012 Western Star 6900 | 2010 Western Star 6900 | 2012 Freightliner Century | 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 6900
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2008 WESTERN STAR 6900 | 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | 2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | 2010 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | 2009 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | 2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | 2012 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2006 STERLING 9500 | 2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2010 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2012 WESTERN STAR 6900 | 2010 WESTERN STAR 6900 | 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Western Star 6900 | 2008 Freightliner Century | 2007 Freightliner Century | 2012 Freightliner Columbia | 2010 Freightliner Columbia | 2009 Freightliner Columbia | 2008 Freightliner Columbia | 2012 Western Star 4700 | 2006 Sterling 9500 | 2012 Western Star 4900 | 2010 Western Star 4900 | 2007 Western Star 4900 | 2012 Western Star 6900 | 2010 Western Star 6900 | 2012 Freightliner Century | 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V074000 on February 28, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 6900.