Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis — Brakes
High risk
Dec 1, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the right front crossover brake line may have been installed incorrectly. As such, the brake line may contact nearby components, eventually causing a brake flu
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis — Suspension
High risk
Dec 1, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, fasteners used to connect the rear suspension spring to the suspension hanger bracket may not have been torque to specification during vehicle assembly. Under
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis — Other
High risk
Nov 19, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain buses, contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may become contaminated by the presence of sili
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) S2 Chassis, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis — Steering
High risk
Mar 25, 2008
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, incorrect spindle nuts may have been installed during vehicle assembly. This could cause incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubricat
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Fln Business Class, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fb-65 Commercial Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fs-65 School Bus Chassis, Sterling Acterra
Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis — Brakes
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Also affects: Sterling Acterra, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus
Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis — Steering
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis — Brakes
High risk
Feb 6, 2007
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing error with the double-check valve module used in controls for the park brake interlock on school bus chassis or in the optional M2 work brake m
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) S2 School Bus Chassis, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis — Brakes
High risk
Mar 20, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, inconsistent actuation of the park brake relay valve may cause delayed park brake application. At higher vehicle loads, a bus may roll if the driver releases t
Also affects: Thomas Built C2 School Bus, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis — Steering
High risk
Sep 28, 2005
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain school buses, the upper steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been correctly tightened during vehicle assembly. If the bolt loosens and falls out, the driver may loose
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis — Wheels
High risk
Jun 10, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, wheels were not pre-stressed and could, over time, develop cracks. If allowed to propagate, the cracks may result in wheel failure, which could cause a vehicle
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Condor, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Chassis
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