The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR and 2024 XBS, XCM chassis. The remote fuel filter hoses may become separated from the fittings, which can result in a fuel leak and a lack of fuel supply to the engine.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel filter hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1003.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fccc XBS | 2024 |
| Fccc XCM | 2024 |
| Fccc XCR | 2023, 2024 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fccc XBS | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Fccc XCM | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Fccc XCR | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| Fccc XCR | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
Other fuel system, diesel recalls in 2024
13 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the fuel system, diesel; Daimler Trucks North America, LLC filed 166 campaigns in all.
| 24V957000 20 Dec 2024 | Ford Motor Company |
| 24V789000 23 Oct 2024 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 24V736000 1 Oct 2024 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 24V734000 1 Oct 2024 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 24V692000 10 Sept 2024 | Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. |
| 24V644000 29 Aug 2024 | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| 24V549000 23 Jul 2024 | Temsa |
| 24V425000 11 Jun 2024 | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024