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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V137📅 Mar 25, 2008

2001–2008 Freightliner B2 & 2001–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 + 4 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V137000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-527
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
28,764
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 8, 2009
Built
Jan 26, 2000 – Mar 24, 2008
Recall started by
ODI
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V137 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V137?

2001–2008 Freightliner B2 & 2001–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 + 4 more. 28,764 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.