Freightliner MT45G, MT55G (2011-2014): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 13V073000 · Mar 4, 2013 · Daimler Trucks North America
3,207
vehicles affected
3,207
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V073000
- Date
- Mar 4, 2013
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 3,207
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2011-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | MT45G | 2011-2014 |
| Freightliner | MT55G | 2011-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V073000?
2 models: Freightliner MT45G (2011-2014), Freightliner MT55G (2011-2014), about 3,207 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V073000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.