Recall 07V335000: 2007–2008 Freightliner Classic and 8 other models

Report received

Aug 2, 2007

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

4,299vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. If the ignition switch is left on when fuel is added to the fuel- water separator at the factory or during a filter element change, a small flame may occur inside the filter cover.

Possible consequence

The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fuel filter date code and thermoswitch lot code to determine if they contain the suspect component free of charge. The recall began on october 4, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Fccc MT 452 complaints
• 2008 Fccc MT 451 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Argosy0 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Argosy0 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Business Class M24 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Business Class M21 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Century ST0 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Century ST0 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Classic1 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Classic0 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Columbia11 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Columbia1 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner FLD0 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner FLD1 complaints
• 2007 Western Star 49000 complaints
• 2008 Western Star 49000 complaints