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

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

Photo: Western Star

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:

  • 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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Originally posted on Trucking Info

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