Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2022-2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM models with Cummins L9 diesel engines due to fuel leak risk causing fire and engine stall. Free replacement fuel hoses available.
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.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022-2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM trucks with Cummins L9 diesel engines. Fuel hoses can separate, causing leaks that may lead to fire or engine stalls, increasing crash risk.
Fuel hoses can separate from the fitting, causing fuel leaks. If fuel leaks near an ignition source, it can ignite and cause a fire. Engine stalls from leaks may also lead to crashes.
Owners of 2022-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM, XCR, XBS, and XCS models with Cummins L9 diesel engines are affected. Commercial truck drivers and fleet operators using these vehicles are most at risk.
Check if your Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM, XCR, XBS, or XCS model was manufactured between 2022 and 2025 with a Cummins L9 diesel engine. The recall was notified via mail on March 11, 2025.
Call DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins at 1-800-286-6467 to schedule fuel hose replacement.
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses free of charge for affected vehicles.
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. 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 F1016.
Fuel hoses can separate from the fitting, causing leaks that may lead to fire or engine stalls.
Check if your Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM, XCR, XBS, or XCS model was manufactured between 2022 and 2025 with a Cummins L9 diesel engine.
The recall was notified via mail on March 11, 2025, but there is no specific deadline for replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V038000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 25V038000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. 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 F1016. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
