Freightliner Classic 2000

Model Classic made in 2000 by Freightliner got 3 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . The car had one investigation (wheels). 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).

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
WHEELS
PE02088FREIGHTLINER LLC11/22/200205/01/2003INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY03V112000
 Freightliner submitted a defect report on march 21, 2003 in which they identified approximately 5000 trucks as possibly beingaffected by this problem.arvinmeritor (front axle mfr) submitted a defect report onapril 16, 2003, which identifies 6098 freightliner trucks asbeing affected by this recall and 1191 axles sold to freightliner in the aftermarket. odi notes that there are twointegral hub and bearing assemblies per front axle.freightliner identified vehicles includingfreightliner,sterling, and western star brand name as beingaffected by this recall.see attached summary report for additional details.
PE02088FREIGHTLINER LLC11/22/200205/01/2003INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY03E019000
 Freightliner submitted a defect report on march 21, 2003 in which they identified approximately 5000 trucks as possibly beingaffected by this problem.arvinmeritor (front axle mfr) submitted a defect report onapril 16, 2003, which identifies 6098 freightliner trucks asbeing affected by this recall and 1191 axles sold to freightliner in the aftermarket. odi notes that there are twointegral hub and bearing assemblies per front axle.freightliner identified vehicles includingfreightliner,sterling, and western star brand name as beingaffected by this recall.see attached summary report for additional details.
PE02088FREIGHTLINER LLC11/22/200205/01/2003INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY03E026000
 Freightliner submitted a defect report on march 21, 2003 in which they identified approximately 5000 trucks as possibly beingaffected by this problem.arvinmeritor (front axle mfr) submitted a defect report onapril 16, 2003, which identifies 6098 freightliner trucks asbeing affected by this recall and 1191 axles sold to freightliner in the aftermarket. odi notes that there are twointegral hub and bearing assemblies per front axle.freightliner identified vehicles includingfreightliner,sterling, and western star brand name as beingaffected by this recall.see attached summary report for additional details.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
02/03/20032450001
 The front axle assembly lug nuts were installed incorrectly, which caused the wheel to fall of while driving.*jb
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET
10/24/20001
 Axle #1 left side front spring hanger mounting bolts loose resulting in shifting of axle. nlm