Vehicle recall 08V668000 · December 17, 2008
Sterling Acterra, Freightliner Business Class M2 and 6 more models
The high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from March 9, 2004 through August 18, 2006, equipped with EPA04 certified MBE900 engines, manufactured by detroit diesel between March 1, 2004, and July 31, 2006. The high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.
- Consequence
- A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Detroit diesel will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired with more robust lines and vibration dampers free of charge. Repairs will be performed by authorized detroit diesel distributorships. The recall began on March 9, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel 1-313-592-3708 or dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.
- Notes
- Dtna's recall no. Fl-452.CUSTOMERS may also 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
- 08V668000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 17, 2008
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-542
- Owner notification
- March 9, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24,650
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fccc MT45 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Fccc MT55 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Fccc XC (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Sterling Acterra (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Sterling L-Line (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Thomas Built Buses HDX (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
Has your Fccc been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Fccc dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.