2010 FCCC S2 recalls and problems
The 2010 FCCC S2 has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any FCCC dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2010 FCCC S2 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2010 FCCC S2 recalls
Recall 10V-472: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: 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 vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 10V-341: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: 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 contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall 10V-178: Exterior Lighting
Problem: 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.
Risk: The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Fix: 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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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 FCCC S2 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 FCCC S2: 10V-472 (engine and engine cooling), 10V-341 (engine and engine cooling), 10V-178 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are FCCC recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized FCCC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.