REC-000341

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2010–2020 FREIGHTLINER Unknown

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd

Recall date: 22 January 2021

Defect

Fuel may leak from the engine's high pressure fuel rail feed lines.

Hazard

If a fuel leak occurs, this may cause a subsequent engine fire, which could result in serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Owners are requested to contact any Authorised Freightliner/Detroit Diesel Dealership who will make a convenient booking time as soon as possible to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines and supporting hardware with severe duty high pressure fuel line kit, free of charge. A list of Authorised Freightliner/Detroit Diesel Dealerships will be included with the Customer Owner Letter being posted to registered vehicle owners shortly and a Dealership list is attached with this notice. If you have previously had your vehicle completed under RC3149-D9R5A or RC3151-D19R5B your vehicle will still need to be completed under this new safety recall.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au