Vehicle recall 07V335000 · August 2, 2007
Western Star 4900, Sterling A9500 and 10 more models
On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. If the ignition switch is left on when fuel is added to the fuel- water separator at the factory or during a filter element change, a small flame may occur inside the filter cover.
- Consequence
- The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel filter date code and thermoswitch lot code to determine if they contain the suspect component free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-508.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V335000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 2, 2007
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-508
- Owner notification
- October 4, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,299
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fccc MT45 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Argosy (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Century ST (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Classic (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Classic XL (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Columbia (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Coronado (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner FLD (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Sterling A9500 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Sterling L9500 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Western Star 4900 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
Has your Fccc been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Fccc dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.