Fccc B2 2011

Model B2 made in 2011 by Fccc got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and suspension.

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V359000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 02/16/2010 to 07/07/2010V (Vehicle)72707/29/2011MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/19/201107/19/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 fccc b2 106 ch and thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from february 16, 2010, through july 7, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence SummaryA short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall began on july 29, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is associated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-340.
NotesDaimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.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 .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
10V178000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/19/2005 to 04/16/2010V (Vehicle)656905/27/2011ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC04/30/201004/30/2010
Defect SummaryDtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 freightliner business class c2, fccc b2 chassis, s2 chassis, and mc chassis manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
Consequence SummaryThe stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-577.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 .
SUSPENSION - REAR
09V458000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 06/01/2007 to 09/28/2009V (Vehicle)373902/18/2010ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC12/01/200912/01/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses and fccc b2 chassis manufactured from june 1, 2007 through september 28, 2009. fasteners used to connect the rear suspension spring to the suspension hanger bracket may not have been torqued to specification. under torqued fasteners may become loose and potentially fall out.
Consequence SummaryLoose or missing fasteners may allow the rear suspension to become misaligned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and adjust the fasteners as required. damaged fasteners will be replaced. repairs will be made free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDailmer trucks campaign number is fl-567.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 .