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Campaign 11V287 Posted May 18, 2011 268 units

2009-2011 Freightliner Cascadia/M2 Recall 11V287: Fuel Pump

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 11V287 covers 268 2009-2011 heavy trucks, including Cascadia, Century, Columbia, Coronado, M2, and 4900, for diesel fuel leaks. Repair is free.

Freightliner is recalling 268 2009-2011 Cascadia, Century, Columbia, Coronado, M2, and 4900 heavy trucks under recall 11V287 because the Bosch high-pressure fuel pump element on certain DD13 and DD15 engines can crack and leak diesel fuel. If the leak goes undetected, fuel can spill onto the roadway and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The high pressure fuel pump on 2009-2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia, Coronado, M2, and 4900 heavy trucks feeds diesel fuel to the engine at the pressure needed for controlled combustion. Inside that pump, a Bosch pump element helps move and pressurize the fuel before it reaches the injectors. The pump depends on that element staying solid under repeated engine load.

In affected trucks with DD13 or DD15 engines, that pump element was exposed to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. In plain terms, hydrogen in the metal weakens a stressed area until a crack forms. Once the element cracks, diesel fuel can escape from the high pressure fuel system instead of staying contained inside the pump.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver can notice diesel fuel odor or visible fuel after the crack has opened, but the recall record does not identify an earlier dashboard light, sound, or driveability change.

Who's affected?

The scope spans 2009, 2010, and 2011 model years across the listed truck models, all tied to the same fuel system.

2011 Freightliner Coronado fuel system
2009 Western Star 4900 fuel system
2011 Western Star 4900 fuel system
2011 Freightliner Columbia fuel system
2009 Freightliner Century fuel system
Units affected268

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

An undetected diesel fuel leak can spill fuel onto the roadway and increase the risk of a crash. If your 2009-2011 Freightliner Coronado, 4900, Columbia, Century, M2, or Cascadia shows fuel leakage, stop driving and call a dealer for service guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Freightliner Coronado, 4900, Columbia, Century, M2, or Cascadia is included in this recall.
  2. Use the owner notice from Daimler Trucks if you have it, or call Freightliner customer service to confirm the repair path for your VIN.
  3. Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer and ask about the free high-pressure fuel-pump repair that fixes the diesel fuel leak risk.
  4. Reference recall number 11V287 when you call the dealer or Freightliner customer service.
  5. Watch for diesel fuel odor, visible leaking fuel, or fuel on the ground, and keep the truck out of service until the dealer gives repair guidance.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Freightliner technician handles the fuel system repair tied to the Bosch high pressure fuel pump element and diesel fuel leak concern. The filing says dealers repair the vehicles free of charge, but it does not name the exact part replacement or shop procedure. The recall began on May 18, 2011. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the dealer confirms the VIN is included and the campaign applies to that truck.

Timeline

May 18, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
May 18, 2011 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V287?

Recall 11V287 covers 268 2009-2011 Freightliner Coronado, 4900, Columbia, Century, M2, and Cascadia heavy trucks with specific DD13 and DD15 engines. A Bosch high-pressure fuel pump element can crack and cause a diesel fuel leak. Dealers repair the vehicle for free.

What should I do if my 2009-2011 Freightliner Coronado, 4900, Columbia, Century, M2, or Cascadia is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 11V287. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the fuel-pump repair. Reference recall number 11V287 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. Daimler Trucks said dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge, and owners can call 1-800-547-0712 for recall support.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is a diesel fuel leak that goes undetected. If fuel spills onto the roadway, it increases the risk of a crash. If you see or smell fuel, stop using the truck and contact a franchised Freightliner dealer for recall guidance.

What if I bought this Freightliner truck used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2009-2011 truck is included, then contact a franchised Freightliner dealer and reference recall 11V287.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V287000
Freightliner customer service1-800-547-0712
NHTSA recall #11V287
NHTSA recall # (full)11V287000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →