Vehicle recall 13V073000 · March 4, 2013
Freightliner MT45G and MT55G
These vehicles have gasoline fuel tanks that may experience cracks in the welds and tank material.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 MT45G and MT55G van chassis manufactured from February 15, 2010, through September 3, 2013. These vehicles have gasoline fuel tanks that may experience cracks in the welds and tank material.
- Consequence
- Cracks in the fuel tanks could lead to a leakage of gasoline and vapors. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-447-4986.
- Notes
- DTNA's recall campaign number is FL-640.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V073000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2013
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-640
- Owner notification
- December 16, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,207
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner MT45G (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Freightliner MT55G (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
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