TSB: FCCC 1085D, 108SD, 1145D, 114SD, 122SD, 4700, 4800, 4900, 5700, 5900, 6900, ARGOSY, BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, COLUMBIA GLIDER, CORONADO, CUSTOM CHASSIS S2G, FS-65, LT8500, M2, MBC, MINOTOUR, MT45, MT45G, MT55, MT55G, S2G, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER EF, SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER FS65, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER, XBP, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS (2014)
Bulletin 14-005 — February 17, 2014
Bulletin Details
| Bulletin ID | 14-005 |
| Manufacturer | FCCC |
| Models | 1085D, 108SD, 1145D, 114SD, 122SD, 4700, 4800, 4900, 5700, 5900, 6900, ARGOSY, BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, COLUMBIA GLIDER, CORONADO, CUSTOM CHASSIS S2G, FS-65, LT8500, M2, MBC, MINOTOUR, MT45, MT45G, MT55, MT55G, S2G, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER EF, SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER FS65, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER, XBP, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS |
| Model Years | 2014 |
| Date Issued | February 17, 2014 |
| Date Added to NHTSA | January 5, 2018 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Vehicles Affected | 54 combinations |
What is a TSB?
A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.
If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.
Summary
14-005 Warranty Change for Remy 39MT Starter
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | 1085D | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | 108SD | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | 1145D | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | 114SD | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | 122SD | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| WESTERN STAR | 4700 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| WESTERN STAR | 4800 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| WESTERN STAR | 5900 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| WESTERN STAR | 6900 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY CLASS | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA GLIDER | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | CUSTOM CHASSIS S2G | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| STERLING | LT8500 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | M2 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | MBC | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT45 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | MT45 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | MT45G | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT45G | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | MT55 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT55 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | MT55G | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT55G | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | S2G | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EF | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER FS65 | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | XBP | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | XBR | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | XBS | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | XCL | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | XCM | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS | XCP | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | XCP | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS | XCR | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | XCR | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| FCCC | XCS | 2014 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
Related FCCC Recalls
What Should You Do?
If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized FCCC dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (14-005) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.
Frequently Asked Questions
A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.
If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.
Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.
This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.