Freightliner Business Class 2002
Model Business Class made in 2002 by Freightliner got 5 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and wheels. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and parking brake.
Model 2002
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 - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V203000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 73 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/29/2003 | 06/06/2003 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy trucks and motorhomes equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-413.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V280000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 07/01/2001 to 09/15/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 53 | 12/26/2002 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/17/2002 | 10/23/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain crew cab trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, the hydraulic brake lines from the chassis mounted anti-lock brake system (abs) modulator valve can be damaged by interference with the cab mounted auxiliary heater duct. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in extended braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake lines. owner notification began on december 26, 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 | Freightliner recall no. fl-400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V272000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 10/01/2002 to 10/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 9602 | 09/07/2004 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/07/2004 | 06/16/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. the recall began september 7, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-424. customers can 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V337000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 05/01/2002 to 06/28/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 733 | 11/15/2002 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/17/2002 | 01/06/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. missing pins will be replaced. owner notification began november 15, 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 | Freightliner recall no. fl-399. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |