Recall 08V668000: 2004–2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 6 other models
- Report received
- Dec 17, 2008
- Manufacturer
- Daimler trucks north america
- Potentially affected
- 24,650vehicles
- Model years
- 2004–2006
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2004 Fccc MT 450 complaints
- 2005 Fccc MT 450 complaints
- 2006 Fccc MT 450 complaints
- 2004 Fccc XC0 complaints
- 2005 Fccc XC0 complaints
- 2006 Fccc XC0 complaints
- 2004 Freightliner Business Class M28 complaints
- 2005 Freightliner Business Class M27 complaints
- 2006 Freightliner Business Class M28 complaints
- 2004 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
- 2005 Sterling Acterra1 complaints
- 2006 Sterling Acterra2 complaints
- 2004 Sterling L-Line0 complaints
- 2005 Sterling L-Line1 complaints
- 2006 Sterling L-Line0 complaints
- 2004 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
- 2005 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
- 2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
- 2004 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
- 2005 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
- 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.