Freightliner Argosy 2010
Model Argosy made in 2010 by Freightliner got 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and suspension.
Model 2010
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V366000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 25362 | 05/05/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/23/2009 | 09/25/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An oil leak may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. fl-558. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V109000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/04/2010 to 11/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 4977 | 07/14/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/23/2011 | 02/23/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 argosy, cascadia, and cornoado heavy trucks manufactured from january 4, 2010, through november 30, 2010, equipped with 40k airliner suspensions. the rear suspension may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If undetected, over time the rear end of the spring may separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the mono leaf springs free of charge. daimler trucks will send an interim letter to owners informing them of the recall. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 5, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-589.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| ICI-10-025 | 09/25/2010 | 10037075 | Daimler trucks: the 294 bolt is deemed serviceable and there is a procedure for replacing it. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| ICI-10-025 | 09/25/2010 | 10037075 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Daimler trucks: there may be a rattle in the swivel type utility lamp. the bolt may also loosen over time. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-48 | 05/01/2011 | 10039606 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-32-48 | 05/01/2011 | 10039606 | Freightliner: the rear suspension air spring has been redesigned. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Daimler trucks: there may be a rattle in the swivel type utility lamp. the bolt may also loosen over time. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |