Freightliner Business Class 1999
Model Business Class made in 1999 by Freightliner got 4 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, service brakes, air and suspension.
Model 1999
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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| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V108001 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1994 to 01/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 548 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/10/2002 | 04/15/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12 x 4 dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V232002 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 02/13/1998 to 08/03/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 35405 | 08/29/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/07/2000 | 08/09/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Dealers will replace the abs ecu. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V357000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1991 to 11/10/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 105000 | 11/06/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/03/2000 | 11/03/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake pedal push rod. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification was mailed in phases.dual steering vehicle owners were notified beginning november 6, 2000.owners of construction, refuse, fire, and rescue/emergency vehicles were notified november 7, 2000; and all others were notified december 15, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V112000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1998 to 02/28/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 5716 | 09/20/2003 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/21/2003 | 03/26/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V081000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 12/01/1999 to 02/17/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 13545 | 08/07/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/17/2000 | 03/22/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | If undetected, the rear end of the spring could separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | For 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 54125 | 08/01/2000 | 6091595 | Subject regarding icu3 warning light position and wiring correction. *tt | 11/07/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| SF178AB | 10/01/1999 | 612081 | Subject regarding rear engine brackets weld inspection. *tt | 12/05/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||||
| SB-33-24 | 04/01/2009 | 10029985 | Freightliner truck: steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000lb and 8000lb axles: this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance procedure to be added to dtna maintenance manuals for all models with these axle rat | 07/22/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||||
| SB-33-24 | 04/01/2009 | 10029985 | Freightliner truck: steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000lb and 8000lb axles: this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance procedure to be added to dtna maintenance manuals for all models with these axle rat | 07/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| 4235 | 04/01/1999 | 606003 | General information regarding ride problems on vehicles with min-cer brake drums. *tt | 08/05/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 6083 | 01/01/1999 | 604669 | Procedures on replacing roof seam seal. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| SB-33-24 | 04/01/2009 | 10029985 | Freightliner truck: steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000lb and 8000lb axles: this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance procedure to be added to dtna maintenance manuals for all models with these axle rat | 07/22/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 5 | 10/16/1999 | |
| Brake system locking up intermittently, and abs light would momentarily stay on. also, engine stalls whenever on a deep incline; vehicle been into dealer shop on five occasions, and problems still reoccurring. *ak consumer states vehicle does not have to be on an incline for it to stall, it just loses power. consumer states cab is noisy. clutch has been replaced 3 times and needs replaced again. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 5 | 10/16/1999 | |
| Brake system locking up intermittently, and abs light would momentarily stay on. also, engine stalls whenever on a deep incline; vehicle been into dealer shop on five occasions, and problems still reoccurring. *ak consumer states vehicle does not have to be on an incline for it to stall, it just loses power. consumer states cab is noisy. clutch has been replaced 3 times and needs replaced again. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 5 | 10/16/1999 | |
| Brake system locking up intermittently, and abs light would momentarily stay on. also, engine stalls whenever on a deep incline; vehicle been into dealer shop on five occasions, and problems still reoccurring. *ak consumer states vehicle does not have to be on an incline for it to stall, it just loses power. consumer states cab is noisy. clutch has been replaced 3 times and needs replaced again. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 5 | 10/16/1999 | |
| Brake system locking up intermittently, and abs light would momentarily stay on. also, engine stalls whenever on a deep incline; vehicle been into dealer shop on five occasions, and problems still reoccurring. *ak consumer states vehicle does not have to be on an incline for it to stall, it just loses power. consumer states cab is noisy. clutch has been replaced 3 times and needs replaced again. *slc | |||