2004-2006 Fccc MT45, Fccc MT55 and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on December 17, 2008. It covers about 24,650 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 24,650
reported: Dec 17, 2008
owners notified: Mar 9, 2009
related complaints: 4

Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from march 9, 2004 through august 18, 2006, equipped with epa04 certified mbe900 engines, manufactured by detroit diesel between march 1, 2004, and july 31, 2006. The high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.
Risk: A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Detroit diesel will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired with more robust lines and vibration dampers free of charge. Repairs will be performed by authorized detroit diesel distributorships. The recall began on march 9, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel 1‑313‑592‑3708 or dtna toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712 for more information.

Recall number 08V668000

Affected vehicles

Fccc MT45 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006
Fccc MT55 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006
Fccc XC 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006
Freightliner Business Class M2 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006
Sterling Acterra 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006
Sterling L-Line 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006
Thomas Built Buses HDX 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about fuel system problems.

2004 Fccc MT45 2005 Fccc MT45 2006 Fccc MT45 2004 Fccc MT55 2005 Fccc MT55 2006 Fccc MT55 2004 Fccc XC 2005 Fccc XC 2006 Fccc XC 2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2

Questions about recall 08V668000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Fccc MT45, Fccc MT55 and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 08V668000, reported on December 17, 2008, covers about 24,650 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V668000?

Detroit diesel will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired with more robust lines and vibration dampers free of charge. Repairs will be performed by authorized detroit diesel distributorships. The recall began on march 9, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel 1‑313‑592‑3708 or dtna toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712 for more information.

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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