- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 fccc b2 106 ch and thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and hdx school buses 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.
- The risk
- A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Fccc B2 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2007 Fccc B2 with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 8 recalls, the latest in July 2010 for the engine and engine cooling. For comparison, the 2006 has 0 and the 2008 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical B2 year, for its age
#445 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Fccc B2 problems
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2007 Fccc B2 recalls 8
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
- The 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.
- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. The contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ecu may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly causing insulating deposits to build up over time preventing the brake lamps from operating.
- The risk
- Inoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur.
- The fix
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
- The risk
- Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
- The fix
- Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. The recall began on december 21, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
- The risk
- These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
- The fix
- Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- Certain my 2007 thomas built c2 saf-t-liner school buses and freightliner business class m2, fccc b2, and s2 bus chassis manufactured between july 3 and november 3, 2006.
- The risk
- Under certain conditions, the park brake or work brake may fail allowing the vehicle to roll, possibly resulting in personal injury. Also, the stop lamps may intermittently fail to illuminate when the service brake is applied.
- The fix
- Freightliner will notify owner and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357.
- The problem
- Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. A defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake.
- The risk
- The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury.
- The fix
- Freightliner will notify owners and replace the defective valves free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006 to freightliner, sterling, and fccc owners. Thomas built mailed letters to owners beginning july 27, 2006. This recall has been superseded (replaced) by recall 07v302 (fl-504).
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1 complaints about the 2007 Fccc B2
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 freightliner b2 bus. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor stopped functioning intermittently. He had to turn the vehicle off and within a few minutes he was able to restart it. The contact installed a new motor but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the bulkhead module was replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 42,000. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Fccc B2: every year compared
All B2 years2007 Fccc B2 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Fccc B2 | 1 | 8 | D | |
| 2007 Fccc MT 45 | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Fccc XCM | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2007 Fccc XC | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2007 Fccc B2
Does the 2007 Fccc B2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2007 Fccc B2: engine and engine cooling (July 2010); switch (April 2010); brake lights (November 2008); axle assembly (March 2008) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Fccc B2?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Fccc B2 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 23, 2010 and the latest on September 23, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Fccc B2 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Fccc B2 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2007 Fccc B2 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data