- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Fccc MT 45 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Fccc MT 45 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2008 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MT 45 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 Fccc MT 45 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2004 Fccc MT 45 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Fccc MT 45: every year compared
All MT 45 years2004 Fccc MT 45 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Fccc MT 45 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2004 Fccc XC-L | 1 | 1 | D | 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 2004 Fccc MT 45
Does the 2004 Fccc MT 45 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Fccc MT 45: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (December 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 Fccc MT 45 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Fccc MT 45 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Fccc MT 45 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.
Which Fccc MT 45 years have the most complaints?
2007 (2), 2008 (1). See every Fccc MT 45 year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Fccc MT 45 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