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 ID14-005
ManufacturerFCCC
Models1085D, 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 Years2014
Date IssuedFebruary 17, 2014
Date Added to NHTSAJanuary 5, 2018
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Vehicles Affected54 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

MakeModelYearComponent
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

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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.