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2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

fire · 658908 · 2008-02-25

Vehicle

Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
XC-R
Year
2006
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Miles at failure
12,485
Speed
60 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FUEL LINE CRACKED AND DIESEL AND SMOKE BEGAN POURING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,650 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,485. UPDATED 03-19-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THE CUMMINS ENGINE IS 46503962 AND CUMMINS REPLACED FUEL LINE WITH A BRACE ON IT AND WITHOUT THE FUEL LINE WILL CRACK DUE TO VIBRATION. UPDATED 03/19/08 *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10219051
Machine
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