NHTSA Recall 13V073000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V073000; Date: Mar. 4, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Freightliner Mt45g; 2012 Freightliner Mt45g; 2013 Freightliner Mt45g; 2014 Freightliner Mt45g; 2011 Freightliner Mt55g; 2012 Freightliner Mt55g; 2013 Freightliner Mt55g; 2014 Freightliner Mt55g
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 3,207
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 16, 2013
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