2008 FCCC MT 45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FCCC MT 45
The 2008 FCCC MT 45 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FCCC MT 45
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 FCCC MT 45, potentially affecting up to 4,299 vehicles.
Recall 07V335000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 4,299 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MANUFACTURING ERROR IN THE FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR PREHEATER THERMOSWITCH MAY PREVENT THE FUEL PREHEATER FROM TURNING OFF IF THE IGNITION IS LEFT ON. IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS LEFT ON WHEN FUEL IS ADDED TO THE FUEL- WATER SEPARATOR AT THE FACTORY OR DURING A FILTER ELEMENT CHANGE, A SMALL FLAME MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE FILTER COVER.
Consequence: THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILTER DATE CODE AND THERMOSWITCH LOT CODE TO DETERMINE IF THEY CONTAIN THE SUSPECT COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FCCC MT 45
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FCCC MT 45. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MIDWEST 2AATV UTILITY TRAILER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOADING RAMPS ON THE TRAILER WERE TOO SHORT WHEN TRYING TO LOAD THE VEHICLE. THE LOADING RAMPS WERE 57 DEGREES FROM THE SIDE AND 59 DEGREES FROM THE REAR. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO LOAD SOME ITEMS ONTO THE VEHICLE, THEY FELL BACK ON HIM. HE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 300. THE ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, AND POWERTRAIN WERE INAPPLICABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FCCC MT 45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FCCC MT 45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FCCC MT 45
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 FCCC MT 45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
32-250 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
FREIGHTLINER: INFORMATION REGARDING THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR AND LINKAGE INSTALLATION . SOME VEHICLES HAVE BROKEN RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR ARMS THAT ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AIR SUSPENSION. *LJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FCCC MT 45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FCCC MT 45
- 2004 FCCC MT 45 — 0 complaints
- 2005 FCCC MT 45 — 0 complaints
- 2006 FCCC MT 45 — 0 complaints
- 2007 FCCC MT 45 — 2 complaints
- 2008 FCCC MT 45 (current)