2001–2008 FCCC B2, 2001–2008 FCCC FB65, 2001–2008 FCCC FS65 and 3 other models Recall: Power Train
NHTSA campaign 08V137000 · Power Train · filed Mar 25, 2008 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
CONTINUED OPERATION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | 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 |
Related recalls
More FCCC B2 recalls
- 2011 FCCC B2 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2008–2009 FCCC B2 and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2007–2011 FCCC B2 and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2005–2011 FCCC B2 and 3 other models — Exterior Lighting
- 2008–2010 FCCC B2 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Other campaigns involving FCCC vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 08V137000 (manufacturer number FL-527). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.