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Recall for Freightliner Coronado 2006

Defect in FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Problem:
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 62,000 MY 2005-2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, FLD, CLASSIC, STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS. A FRACTURED FUEL LINE COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL.

Result:
IF A LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FUEL MAY IGNITE AT A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.

Corrective action:
PENDING VALIDATION OF A PERMANENT SOLUTION, DRIVERS WHO SUSPECT A FUEL LEAK SHOULD CONTACT A DETROIT DIESEL DISTRIBUTOR, OR A FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, OR WESTERN STAR DEALER, TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

This potentially affects/affected 62000 vehicles/units.

Date owners notified by manufacturer:20080709.

Manufacturer campaign (recall) number:20080709.

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC.

Beginning date of manufacturing: 20040401.

End date of manufacturing:20070430.