Safety Recall NHTSA · 12E009000 Reported February 27, 2012

High pressure fuel line support

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 518 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12E009000
Manufacturer Campaign
12C-2
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
518
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 27, 2012

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain detroit diesel epa07 and epa10 dd13 engines manufactured from april 22, 2009, through february 1, 2012. these engines were installed as original equipment on various heavy duty trucks and emergency vehicles. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. owner, dealer, and distributor dates will be determined based on parts availability. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 12E009000 or campaign 12C-2.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12E009000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12E009000?

NHTSA recall 12E009000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on February 27, 2012. It addresses: High pressure fuel line support. The recall affects approximately 518 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12E009000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12C-2. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.