Freightliner Argosy 2000

Model Argosy made in 2000 by Freightliner got 7 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, air.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
00V082000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1998 to 02/28/2000V (Vehicle)107306/30/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/17/200003/22/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain 12 volt power outlets. an unplugged hole in the floorboard can allow road salts and moisture into an area where a 12 volt power outlet is mounted.
Consequence SummaryA short between the outlet terminals could develop causing an electrical fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect all vehicles to determine if a floorboard plug was installed. on vehicles found without a plug, a new outlet and plug will be installed.
NotesOwner notification began june 30, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
00V232002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 02/13/1998 to 08/03/2000V (Vehicle)3540508/29/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/07/200008/09/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the abs ecu.
NotesOwner notification began august 29, 2000, to school buses and emergency vehicle customers. owners of the remaining population were sent letters on september 9, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS
01V189001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 09/19/2000 to 02/10/2001V (Vehicle)440010/17/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/14/200106/14/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. the valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Consequence SummaryWhen the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. the driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these valves. owner notification began october 17, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V140007FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 04/30/2000 to 06/30/2000V (Vehicle)7500011/08/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/17/200110/17/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence SummaryThis can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began november 8, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
03V112000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1998 to 02/28/2001V (Vehicle)571609/20/2003ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC03/21/200303/26/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence SummarySeizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace both front hubs. owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
00V081000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 12/01/1999 to 02/17/2000V (Vehicle)1354508/07/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/17/200003/22/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with dual leaf spring type air ride suspensions and vehicles built with single leaf spring type air ride suspensions. rear suspension springs can fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.
Consequence SummaryIf undetected, the rear end of the spring could separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation.
Corrective SummaryFor vehicles equipped with single leaf springs, dealers will remove and replace all springs. for vehicles equipped with dual leaf springs, dealers will inspect for cracked springs and replace if cracked.
NotesOwner notification began august 7, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
03V227000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 09/03/1999 to 04/14/2003V (Vehicle)200011/12/2003MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/17/200306/19/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain truck tractors equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Consequence SummaryIf left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. owner notification began november 12, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-411.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SF230AC12/01/2001629049Field service campaign for vehicles with the charge air cooler piping rubbing against the engine tunnel when the engine is under severe load. *tt03/26/2002