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DTNA Recalls Certain Western Star, Freightliner Trucks for Fuel Leak

About 2,843 Western Star and Freightliner trucks are being recalled for the potential for a high-pressure fuel leak. Is your truck on the list?

December 30, 2021
DTNA Recalls Certain Western Star, Freightliner Trucks for Fuel Leak

The 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 is one of the trucks being recalled.

Photo: Western Star

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Daimler Trucks North America recalling certain Western Star and Freightliner trucks because of the potential for a high-pressure fuel leak, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

The recall of components in the diesel fuel system could affect about 2,843 units of the following makes and model years:

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  • 2019-2021 FCCC XCP Chassis vehicles

  • 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD

  • 2020-2022 Western Star 4700

  • 2020 Western Star WJ121

  • 2021 Western Star WF110

  • 2021-2022 Western Star 49X

  • 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia P4

  • 2022 Western Star 47X

The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high-pressure fuel leak, DTNA officals reported.

As a remedy, dealers will replace the fuel tubes and install vibration isolators. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 10, 2022.

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