Vehicle recall 04V284000 · June 9, 2004
2000-2003 Freightliner MB-55
On certain shuttle bus chassis, due to the location of the 90 gallon fuel tank, a leak in a weld where the tank contacts the lower fuel tank support can occur.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain shuttle bus chassis, due to the location of the 90 gallon fuel tank, a leak in a weld where the tank contacts the lower fuel tank support can occur.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these fuel tanks. Owner notification began on December 8, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-426.CUSTOMERS can also 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
- 04V284000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 2004
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-426
- Owner notification
- December 8, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner MB-55 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
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