NHTSA Campaign 07V335000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC · Reported Aug 2, 2007 · 4,299 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MANUFACTURING ERROR IN THE FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR PREHEATER THERMOSWITCH MAY PREVENT THE FUEL PREHEATER FROM TURNING OFF IF THE IGNITION IS LEFT ON. IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS LEFT ON WHEN FUEL IS ADDED TO THE FUEL- WATER SEPARATOR AT THE FACTORY OR DURING A FILTER ELEMENT CHANGE, A SMALL FLAME MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE FILTER COVER.
Consequence
THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILTER DATE CODE AND THERMOSWITCH LOT CODE TO DETERMINE IF THEY CONTAIN THE SUSPECT COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCCC | MT 45 | 2007 | 4,299 |
| FCCC | MT 45 | 2008 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2007 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2008 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2007 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2008 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY ST | 2007 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY ST | 2008 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC | 2007 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC | 2008 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC XL | 2007 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC XL | 2008 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2007 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2008 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2007 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2008 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 2007 | 4,299 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 2008 | 4,299 |
| STERLING | A9500 | 2007 | 4,299 |
| STERLING | A9500 | 2008 | 4,299 |
| STERLING | L9500 | 2007 | 4,299 |
| STERLING | L9500 | 2008 | 4,299 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2007 | 4,299 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2008 | 4,299 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V335000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.