Freightliner Classic 2001
Model Classic made in 2001 by Freightliner got 7 consumer complains as well as 3 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (wheels).
Model 2001
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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WHEELS | ||||||
PE02088 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/22/2002 | 05/01/2003 | INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY | 03E026000 | |
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. | ||||||
PE02088 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/22/2002 | 05/01/2003 | INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY | 03E019000 | |
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. | ||||||
PE02088 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/22/2002 | 05/01/2003 | INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY | 03V112000 | |
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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
04/25/2002 | 1 | 08/24/2000 | |
The vehicle caught on fire, possibly related to a defective electrical system (freightliner fld132064t 2001). nlm | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
07/17/2004 | 73000 | 3 | |
Engine's hydraulic pump and fan failed. as a result, while driving vehicle smoked because engine overheated. no fire reported. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||
1 | |||
Coolant leaked from the turbo charger onto the exhaust pipe, the liquid dripped through the pipe which caused fumes to escape into the cab of the vehicle. *jb | |||
92000 | 1 | ||
Coolant leaked from the turbo charger onto the exhaust pipe, the liquid dripped through the pipes which caused fumes to escape in the cab of the vehicle.*jb | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
04/23/2004 | 1 | 04/10/2000 | |
No accident - no event - just normal driving - structural failure of the cab unit - class 8 vehicle - now unsafe - not road worthy - 4 year old vehicle - manufacturer aware of previous incidents with same damages to structure - not willing to repair unit. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION | |||
1 | 08/24/2000 | ||
When the wind blows the tractor bobs back and forth and leans extremely bad, the driver describes it like being in a boat rocking (freightliner fld132064t 2001). nlm | |||
TIRES | |||
02/10/2006 | 1 | ||
2001 freightliner classic left front steer tire blew out. *ts the left fender, bumper and hood were damaged. *nm |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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IL | MT VERNON | 62864 | TRUCK CENTERS | 618-244-2545 |