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Fccc FB65 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Fccc FB65, covering 29,397 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Fccc FB65 recalls by model year

2008 22007 22006 22005 22004 12003 12002 12001 1

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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 8, 2009 · 633 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 633 my 2005 through 2008 fs65 and fb65 school and transit buses manufactured from april 12, 2004 through september 18, 2006, equipped with mbe906 engines and allison automatic transmissions. Certain hydraulic brake lines may contact the transmission dipstick tube as the engine rocks.
Risk
Continued contact between the brake line and the dipstick tube could abraid the brake line, cause a leak and loss of brake fluid, and reduce brake performance, potentially resulting in a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners and perform repairs free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about june 5, 2009. Owners may contact dtna toll free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 09V114000 · Recall details

Power train: axle assemblyReported March 25, 2008 · 28,764 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 08V137000 · Recall details

Questions about the Fccc FB65 recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

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How many recalls does the Fccc FB65 have?

2, covering service brakes, hydraulic and power train.

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