Recalls for 2008 Fccc Fb65

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2008-03-25
Description
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.

Consequence
Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Daimler trucks recall no.  Fl-527.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2009-04-08
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Dtna's recall no.  Fl-550.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.