Storage: tank assemblyRecall 13V-073 · Freightliner vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America recall 13V-073 covers 3,207 Freightliner vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
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.
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 February 15, 2010 to September 3, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.