Vehicle recall 02V318002 · December 3, 2002
Sterling Acterra, Freightliner American Lafrance and 2 more models
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126E hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (HEP8), the pump…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126E hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (HEP8), the pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.
- Consequence
- Freightliner recall no. FL404. Once engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V318002
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 3, 2002
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL404
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,616
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner American Lafrance (2002): 2002
- Freightliner FLN (2002): 2002
- Sterling Acterra (2002): 2002
- Thomas Minotour (2002): 2002
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