2019 Fccc S2

Recalls

1 recall names the 2019 Fccc S2. Newest first.

• Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper

  Mar 3, 2020NHTSA 20V1270002,585 vehicles

  Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, and Custom Chassis XC vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.

  Full recall details →

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11010186CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
• 11000988My Communications for SSI DEF Header Warranty Policy Extension for B6 7 Engines Model Years 2017-2021
• 10253878Extended Warranty Policy for certain Cummins B6.7 engines with SSI DEF headers for EPA and CARB Emissions Reporting
• 10225495FCCC Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps. Some customers experience separation of the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) lines from the connection ports in extreme cold temperatures. To prevent this, a process was developed to secure the lines with wire ties. A new reinforcement cap has been developed to simplify this process at the DEF connection fittings.
• 10187524Superseding Letter to an Important Campaign Information Letter to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers and Detroit Diesel distributors. Thomas Built Buses will be addressed separately. This letter supersedes ICI20-022R.
• 10187443Warranty Information Letter for Body Builder/Truck Equipment Manufacturer Demonstration Program.
• 10184786FCCC Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed.
• 10181761Freightliner Custom Chassis Service Bulletin for When troubleshooting powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues. When troubleshooting powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues.
• 10178945Revised letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers and Detroit Diesel distributors. Thomas Built Buses will be addressed separately.
• 10172169Field Service Campaign for FCCC Bus Chassis Drag Link Interference. Certain vehicles may experience interference between the front spring hanger bracket and the drag link during a right-hand turn. Vehicles will be inspected to determine if there is adequate clearance between the spring hanger bracket and the drag link. If clearance is not adequate, the pitman arm will be replaced.
• 10172025Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers
• 10164617Communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on DTNA vehicles
• 10164481Service Systems Development provided document to service locations on price list reflects current charges to engine horsepower ratings for HDEP and MDEG engine platforms.
• 10164438Warranty Policy Letter to communicate Detroit Return Changes
• 10163625HDEP GHG17 engines are not equipped with turbo wastegates. Steps in this troubleshooting involving wastegates were removed.
• 10163622The modified parked regeneration strategy has been standard on GHG17 units since the start of GHG17 production and was added to EPA10 and GHG14 units with a software update. The modified regeneration utilizes an improved strategy to clean the DOC inlet face and reduce downtime due to DOC face plugging.
• 10163620DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on DTNA products at DTNA service locations. The Axis4000 system uses the reference points required by DTNA for precise, accurate, and repeatable measurements. Axis4000 is a sophisticated, user-friendly system that utilizes computer based camera-radio technology and references the center line of the frame for measuring and providing alignment results to DTNA specifications.
• 10163548Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components and systems not owned by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
• 10163475Allison Transmission Cooler Quick-Connect Fittings Service Bulletin
• 10163471Allison Transmission Cooler Quick-Connect Fittings
• 10160775sbu54055 ICU Odometer Programming
• 1015491030mm Air Disc Brake Caliper Bolt Torque Adapter DSNCHA018005

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