2010 FCCC S2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2010 FCCC S2

The 2010 FCCC S2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.

Recalls for the 2010 FCCC S2

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2010 FCCC S2, potentially affecting up to 14,772 vehicles.

Recall 10V341000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 5,743 vehicles affected

Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

Consequence: A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY...

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Recall 10V178000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 8,971 vehicles affected

Defect: DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS C2, FCCC B2 CHASSIS, S2 CHASSIS, AND MC CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BEGINNING JANUARY 19, 2005 THROUGH APRIL 16, 2010. THE STOP LAMPS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.

Consequence: THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERSHIPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

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Recall 10V472000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 58 vehicles affected

Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CUSTOM CHASSIS MT45, S2 CHASSIS, AND STERING ACTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2006, THROUGH MAY 24, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH EPA 2007 MBE 900 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES. ENGINE SOFTWARE MAY NOT REACT PROPERLY TO CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TREATMENT DEVICE FAULT CODES. THE SOFTWARE MAY UNNECESSARILY SHUTDOWN A...

Consequence: UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. OVERHEATING OF THE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE WITHOUT ENGINE SHUTDOWN MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

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Owner Complaints for the 2010 FCCC S2

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 FCCC S2.

Safety Rating for the 2010 FCCC S2

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 FCCC S2 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 FCCC S2

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 FCCC S2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

954-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

954-12 Installation of the Fuel Injector.pdf

sbu4906 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sbu4906 Gentech DEF Coolant Flow Solenoid, Testing and Replacement

NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 FCCC S2

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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