- The problem
- On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. If the ignition switch is left on when fuel is added to the fuel- water separator at the factory or during a filter element change, a small flame may occur inside the filter cover.
- The risk
- The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the fuel filter date code and thermoswitch lot code to determine if they contain the suspect component free of charge. The recall began on october 4, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Fccc MT 45 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Fccc MT 45 with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2007 for the delivery. For comparison, the 2007 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical MT 45 year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 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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1 complaints about the 2008 Fccc MT 45
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 midwest 2aatv utility trailer (na). The contact stated that the loading ramps on the trailer were too short when trying to load the vehicle. The loading ramps were 57 degrees from the side and 59 degrees from the rear. When he attempted to load some items onto the vehicle, they fell back on him. He filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 300. The engine size, number of cylinders, and powertrain were inapplicable.
Fccc MT 45: every year compared
All MT 45 years2008 Fccc MT 45 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Fccc MT 45 | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2008 Fccc XCR | 1 | 1 | A | 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 2008 Fccc MT 45
Does the 2008 Fccc MT 45 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Fccc MT 45: delivery (August 2007). 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 2008 Fccc MT 45 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 7, 2007 and the latest on November 7, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Fccc MT 45 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2008 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