Vehicle recall 08V137000 · March 25, 2008

Sterling Acterra, Fccc B2 and 4 more models

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V137000
Reported to NHTSA: March 25, 2008
Filed by: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer campaign: FL-527
Owner notification: January 8, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 28,764
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 08V137000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Fccc B2 (2001-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Fccc FB65 (2001-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Fccc FS65 (2001-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Freightliner Business Class M2 (2001-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Freightliner FLN (2001-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Sterling Acterra (2001-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

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