Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 21V-556 · Fccc vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-556 covers 476 Fccc vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V556000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner XB Chassis and 2021-2022 Freightliner XC Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-897.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.