Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) · Canada · Crit
Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) MB55 Shuttle Bus Chassis, MB45 Shuttle Bus Chassis: Brakes
Affects Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) MB55 Shuttle Bus Chassis, MB45 Shuttle Bus Chassis · 1999–2002 — about 11 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles built on FCCC MB-45 and MB-55 shuttle bus chassis, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads and ABS sensors. This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect, repair and replace according to the procedure developed by Bosch.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational