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