2013 Fccc Mt45 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2019-05-14 · campaign 19V371000 · 9,702 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT55 and MT45 vehicles. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
Risk: If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: DTNA will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 12, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-814.
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-04-07 · SS 583339-FCCC · Other
service solution for 2012-2024 mt45g & mt55g 6.0-liter gas or cng failed/cracked fuel pump fuse (303)
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-01-07 · SS3733 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
updated service solution for 6.0l gas engine with low oil psi. certain fccc vehicles equipped with a 6.0l gm gas engine may experience a complaint of low oil pressure indication on the instrument panel.
Power Train 2020-12-23 · SBU35-012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fccc service bulletin for axle flange gasket replaced with o-ring. daimler trucks north america has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber o-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). the new o-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors 2020-12-03 · DOR-K2T5D-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a def injector. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the sealing. the injector sealing may have an issue which will cause a slow leak. a slow leak of the def injector can lead to crystal formation which can cause aftertreatment related fault codes
Equipment 2020-10-27 · SBU54-056 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
freightliner custom chassis service bulletin for when troubleshooting powernet issues, use the bct-460dtna powernet assessment tool. as of may 29, 2018, the autometer is the only daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle powernet issues. when troubleshooting powernet issues, use the bct-460d
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-07-21 · SF606REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revision for field service campaign for 8.0l engine calibration updates. on certain vehicles, an erroneous fault code setting and malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination may occur. the engine controller software will be updated. the revision has updated work instructions and a new contact pho
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