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Campaign 11V576 Posted December 5, 2011 94 units

2011-2013 Fccc S2 106/S2C Recall 11V576: Grid Heater

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 11V576 affects 94 2011-2013 Fccc S2 106 Ch and S2C 106CAB vehicles for grid-heater wire chafing. Repair is free at any franchised Fccc dealer.

Fccc is recalling 94 2011-2013 S2 106 Ch and S2C 106CAB chassis because the grid heater ground wire can rub against the relay power terminal and short circuit. That electrical fault raises the risk of a fire, and the Fccc dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.

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What's wrong?

On 2011-2013 Fccc S2 106 Ch and S2C 106CAB vehicles, the grid heater is an electric heater in the engine air-intake path. It helps warm incoming air for starting and cold operation. A relay sends battery power to that heater, and the ground wire completes the electrical path back to the chassis.

The problem is the routing of that grid heater ground wire near the relay power terminal. When the wire touches the powered terminal, vibration and normal movement rub the insulation away. Once the insulation is damaged, the exposed wire can create a short circuit, sending current across a path that was never meant to carry it.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not get a reliable sound, smell, or dashboard message before the wire has chafed enough to short.

Who's affected?

Spans the S2 106 Ch and S2C 106CAB across the 2011, 2012, and 2013 model years, with the same engine and cooling component listed for each.

2012 Fccc S2 106 Ch Engine and engine cooling
2011 Fccc S2 106 Ch Engine and engine cooling
2011 Fccc S2C 106CAB Engine and engine cooling
2012 Fccc S2C 106CAB Engine and engine cooling
2013 Fccc S2 106 Ch Engine and engine cooling
Units affected94

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

An electrical fault or short circuit can result in a fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the relay inspection and wire routing repair promptly. Drive cautiously until the inspection is complete and follow the dealer's recall guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Fccc dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2013 Fccc S2 106 Ch or S2C 106CAB is included in this recall.
  2. Look for the owner letter mailed on February 2, 2012, if you have it.
  3. Contact a franchised Fccc dealer to ask about the free grid-heater relay ground-wire inspection and routing repair that keeps the wire from chafing against the relay power terminal.
  4. Reference recall number 11V576 when you call the dealer or Fccc customer service.
  5. Avoid operating the chassis if you smell smoke, see electrical arcing, or suspect an engine-compartment electrical fault before the inspection is complete.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an Fccc technician inspects the grid heater relay ground wire and checks its clearance from the relay power terminal. If the wire is routed too close, the dealer modifies the routing so it no longer rubs or chafes against the terminal. The repair began February 2, 2012, and the inspection and modification are free under the recall. Ask the service desk to document the wire routing correction on the repair order.

Timeline

December 5, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
February 2, 2012 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V576?

Recall 11V576 covers 94 2011-2013 Fccc S2 106 Ch and S2C 106CAB chassis with a grid heater ground wire that can rub against the relay power terminal and cause a short circuit. A short circuit can cause a fire. Fccc dealers inspect and reroute or modify the wire for free.

What should I do if my 2011-2013 Fccc S2 106 Ch or S2C 106CAB is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific chassis is included in recall 11V576. If it is, contact a franchised Fccc dealer to schedule the grid heater relay ground wire inspection and repair. Reference recall 11V576 when you call, or contact Fccc at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and the recall remedy says Fccc dealers perform this inspection and wire-routing repair free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for an included VIN.

What is the safety risk in recall 11V576?

The safety risk is fire from an electrical fault or short circuit. Recall 11V576 involves a grid heater ground wire that can contact the relay power terminal, rub, and chafe. If the wire shorts, the official consequence is a fire risk.

What if I bought this Fccc chassis used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. If you bought the chassis used or never received the February 2, 2012 recall notice, check your VIN and give recall 11V576 to the Fccc dealer service desk.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V576000
Fccc customer service1-800-547-0712
NHTSA recall #11V576
NHTSA recall # (full)11V576000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →