Consumer Complaint Detail

STERLING / A-LINE / 2003

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0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 006081878 Incident Date: Oct, 11 2006
Consumer's City: ANDALUSIA Consumer's State: AL
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Model Name: A-LINE Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Fuel system, diesel
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2FWBA2CV03A Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 11 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jan, 01 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the fuel line assembly burst without warning spraying diesel fuel onto the vehicle and the highway. the contact managed to park the vehicle on the side of the highway without further incident. the contact inspected the vehicle and determined the fuel lines were fractured into and needed replaced. a nhtsa recall, #05v469000 remedy repair to the engine by emc recalibration and replacement of the fuel lift pump was performed which pertained to the fuel system. however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer an additional repair without charge under the recall. the manufacturer was alerted.