Freightliner recalls Business Class M2, 108SD and FCCC trucks over fuel hoses that can come off and leak
The remote fuel filter hoses on certain trucks with Cummins L9 diesel engines may separate from the fitting, which can leak fuel and stall the engine, raising the risk of a fire or a crash.
What to do
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses free of charge, and owner letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins at 1-800-286-6467 and cite recall number F1042.
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Recall details
- Product
- Fccc Xcm, Business Class M2, 108sd and 3 more 2022–2027
- Hazard
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 2,456 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 7, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V660000
- Manufacturer campaign number: F1042
- Model years: 2022–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2022-2027 FCCC XCM, FCCC XCR, 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 2024-2027 FCCC XCS and FCCC XBS vehicles equipped with certain Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is F1042.
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