Freightliner recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 MT45G and MT55G van chassis manufactured from February 15, 2010, through September 3, 2013. These vehicles have gasoline fuel tanks that may experience cracks in the welds and tank material.
What could happen
Cracks in the fuel tanks could lead to a leakage of gasoline and vapors. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-447-4986.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Mt45G 2011–2014
- Freightliner Mt55G 2011–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V073000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 4, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 16, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,207
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 15, 2010 to Sep 3, 2013
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-640
Notes
DTNA's recall campaign number is FL-640.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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Freightliner recall: Electrical system Feb 16, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.