NHTSA Recall 08V668000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24,650 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the FCCC Mt 45.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V668000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-542 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | December 17, 2008 |
| Owner notification | March 9, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Dtna's recall no. Fl-452.customers 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V668000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC Mt 45 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| FCCC Mt 55 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| FCCC Xc | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Sterling Acterra | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Sterling L-Line | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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.