FCCC B2 (2001) – 08V137000

Defect Description For Recall

Daimler Trucks Is Recalling 28,764 My 2001 Through 2008 FCCC B2 And Fs65 School Bus Chassis, FCCC Fb65 Conventional Buses, And Sterling Acterra, Freightliner Fln, And Business Class M2 Heavy Trucks, Built From January 26, 2000, Through March 24, 2008, Manufactured With ARVInmeritor Or Axle Alliance Company 6,000 Through 8,000 Pound Front Axles Utilizing A Four Piece Spindle-Nut Set. These Axle Assemblies May Have Been Produced With A Thin Spindle Nut Which May Lead To Incorrect End Play, Cone Spin, Excessive Heat, Degradation Of Lubrication, Wear Of The Spindle Nut And Bearing Journal, Oil Contamination With Metal Shavings, And Premature Bearing Failure.

Make Of Vehicle

FCCC

Model Of Vehicle

B2

Year

2001

Recall Campaign Number

08V137000

Component Description

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Effect Of Defect

Continued Operation May Lead To Wheel Separation And Possibly A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Daimler Trucks Will Notify Owners And Will Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 8, 2009. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America

Start Of Manufacture

20000126

End Of Manufacture

20080324

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

28764

Date Owners Notified

20090108

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Date Report Received

20080325

Make Campaign Number

FL-527

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard