NHTSA Recall 08V137000: Axle assembly (power train)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28,764 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the FCCC B2.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V137000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-527 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 25, 2008 |
| Owner notification | January 8, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V137000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC B2 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| FCCC FB65 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| FCCC FS65 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Fln | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Sterling Acterra | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.