Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd - Freightliner MY2001-2005 Recall

A recall notice for Freightliner MY2001-2005 supplied by Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd as fuel may leak from the low pressure fuel lines.

Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd - Freightliner MY2001-2005

PRA No.

2020/18444

Date published

7 Oct 2020

Campaign number

RC3140-D06C2

Product description

Freightliner trucks fitted with non-EGR MBE 4000 engines
Model Years 2001-2005

44 affected vehicles

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

See attached VIN list

VIN list.xlsx (11.65 KB)

What are the defects?

Fuel may leak from the low pressure fuel lines.

What are the hazards?

A fuel leak may result in the vehicle stalling or a possible engine fire, increasing the risk of an accident and injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners are requested to contact any Authorised Detroit Diesel Dealership for inspection and repair.

A complete list of authorised Dealerships can be found at https://www.penskeps.com/branch-location

Supplier

Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd

Traders who sold this product

Authorised Freightliner Dealerships

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

  • 1 January 2001 - 30 April 2005

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.