2001-2008 Fccc B2, Fccc FB65 and others recall: axle assembly

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on March 25, 2008. It covers about 28,764 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 28,764
reported: Mar 25, 2008
owners notified: Jan 8, 2009
related complaints: 3

Power train: axle assembly

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

Affected vehicles

Fccc B2 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Fccc FB65 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Fccc FS65 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Freightliner Business Class M2 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Freightliner FLN 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Sterling Acterra 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about transmission problems.

2005 Fccc B2 2006 Fccc B2 2007 Fccc B2 2008 Fccc B2 2005 Fccc FB65 2006 Fccc FB65 2007 Fccc FB65 2008 Fccc FB65 2005 Fccc FS65 2006 Fccc FS65 2007 Fccc FS65 2008 Fccc FS65

Questions about recall 08V137000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2008 Fccc B2, Fccc FB65 and others axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 08V137000, reported on March 25, 2008, covers about 28,764 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V137000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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