Freightliner Business Class M2 2000

Model Business Class M2 made in 2000 by Freightliner got 1 recall as well as 14 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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
01-9307/01/200810026123Freightliner: cummins isb drive belt jumping. the poly-v serpentine drive belt may jump off one or more of the pulleys during operation. *pe10/01/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-09-3107/01/200910030872Freightliner: some trucks have been found with incorrect sealing of air intake duct assemblies, allowing unfiltered air to bypass the air cleaner. loose duct connections or dirt found in the ducting during a filter service indicate that d12/16/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
01-9307/01/200810026123Freightliner: cummins isb drive belt jumping. the poly-v serpentine drive belt may jump off one or more of the pulleys during operation. *pe10/01/2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
FSB-54-22408/01/200810027084Freightliner trucks: new severe duty taillight and trailer pdms (power distribution modules).for replacing existing pdms on trucks. the design improvements protect against water and dust intrusion. *pe01/07/2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
FSB-54-22408/01/200810027084Freightliner trucks: new severe duty taillight and trailer pdms (power distribution modules).for replacing existing pdms on trucks. the design improvements protect against water and dust intrusion. *pe01/07/2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
TSB-54-23707/01/200910029425Freightliner: a new bulb socket is available for turn/park lights that is metalized to withstand high heat without out gassing. model years unknown. models columbia, business class m2 and cascadia. *pe07/08/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
FSB-20-6708/01/201110041425Freightliner: tank seams are split/cracked which causes fuel to leak. the valve might be plugged with contaminate. *pe10/03/2011
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
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
SB-42-6301/01/200810032688Freightliner: abs fault codes due to connector water intrusion. on some trucks, the abs module was moved into the cab. this required a connector to be placed under the cab, behind the front steering axle, on the frame rail. if this conn04/28/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
SB-42-6301/01/200810032688Freightliner: abs fault codes due to connector water intrusion. on some trucks, the abs module was moved into the cab. this required a connector to be placed under the cab, behind the front steering axle, on the frame rail. if this conn04/28/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
SB-42-6301/01/200810032688Freightliner: abs fault codes due to connector water intrusion. on some trucks, the abs module was moved into the cab. this required a connector to be placed under the cab, behind the front steering axle, on the frame rail. if this conn04/28/2010
STRUCTURE
FSB-54-22408/01/200810027084Freightliner trucks: new severe duty taillight and trailer pdms (power distribution modules).for replacing existing pdms on trucks. the design improvements protect against water and dust intrusion. *pe01/07/2009
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