Freightliner Business Class 2003

Model Business Class made in 2003 by Freightliner got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, structure and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and suspension. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
04V272000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 10/01/2002 to 10/31/2003V (Vehicle)960209/07/2004MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/07/200406/16/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryThe 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.
NotesFreightliner 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).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
SB-20-6410/01/201010036591Freightliner: fan clutch nuts. always use new nyloc nuts when installing the engine cooling fan on a borg warner (kysor) fan clutch. failure may lead to a loose or lost fan, and damage to the fan clutch or truck. *pe04/04/2011
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
SB-33-2404/01/200910029985Freightliner 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 rat07/22/2009
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
SB-33-2404/01/200910029985Freightliner 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 rat07/22/2009
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
SB-31-2509/01/200910030460Freightliner: airliner suspension six piece bolted service crossmember. the six piece bolted service crossmembers are an improved, more durable service replacement for five piece welded crossmembers, or bolted five piece service crossmembe10/07/2009
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
SB-33-2404/01/200910029985Freightliner 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 rat07/22/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
06/22/2007137336203/03/2003
 While driving 2003 frieghtliner sprinter on two occasions was overcome with noxious fumes, resulting in carbon monoxide posioning that requried a emergency visit to the hospital. van has been in for service and continues to have same problem. this is a company van .
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
04/26/200510319102/08/2005
 Contact states: that door blew open while driving. electric door for passengers freight liner sprinter 2003. braun conversion for wheels chairs. has electric door that has no latch to close and there is gap in the door,1/2 inch. the consumer was told by the dodge dealer that it is was the conversion part for braun that was the problem. and to take it to a place that works on conversions. vehicle was taken to waither body shop 562-447-1256 for repairs. repair cost is unknown, underwritten by braun corporation. includes upgrade to prevent this from happening again. *tt *nm
TIRES - VALVE
07/27/200404/15/2004
 Contact states: july 27,2004, had a tire blow out on the rear tire on the van. the mud flap blew off and there was damage done to the wheel well. took vehicle to barnette tire service, and the tire was replaced. the mechanic stated that the blow out was due to the tire valve. now there has been tire valve recall. *ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CASANTA FE SPRINGS90670BUS WEST562-404-8700
FLORLANDOORLANDO FREIGHTLINER
NYALBANY12210ALBANY DODGE