Fuel system, gasoline: storageRecall 04V-284 · 2000–2003 Freightliner MB-55
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall 04V-284 covers 200 2000–2003 Freightliner MB-55 for a fuel system, gasoline: storage problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V284000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE 90 GALLON FUEL TANK, A LEAK IN A WELD WHERE THE TANK CONTACTS THE LOWER FUEL TANK SUPPORT CAN OCCUR.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FUEL TANKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-426.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 17, 2000 to February 14, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.