Freightliner Conventional 2001
Model Conventional made in 2001 by Freightliner got 6 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel and power train.
Model 2001
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 43971 | 16 | 11/01/2000 |
| 2000/2001 freightliner school buses with the cat 3126 engine the injection pump high pressure oil feed line may burst causing engine failure or possible fire from spraying oil onto engine. we have had 16 occurances of this failure so far. one bus has had 2 failures. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 05/05/2003 | 5 | 12/16/2000 | |
| Fuel lift pump loses pressure over time causing integrated circuit in fuel system to fail to function. driver of vehicle receives a warning light on dash,; the engine computer sometimes de-rates the engine and sometimes shuts off the engine. this has happened to one particular bus that shut off while driving down the road on a route. bus taken to authorized dealership. if the dealership can reset the code and it doesn't fault, the vehicle is returned to us claiming no problems exist. the bus then dies out again. lift pump malfunction also damages injector pump. shortly after having the lift pump replaced, the bus is down again for an injector pump. at least 3 other school districts have also reported similar type incidents. we have a total of 36 units powered by the cummins isb225 engine. we are concerned that this will continue over time and that the manufacturer is aware of the problem, but seldom does it get addressed with the first trip to the authorized dealer. buses that don't have extended warranty coverage will begin to see more expensive bills for repair. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/19/2003 | 1 | ||
| Brakes on the left rear wheel of the vehicle's trailer caught on fire.*mr the fire dept stated the rear brakes became hot and caught on fire due to lack of oil the trailer axle *cb *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 11/28/2000 | 1 | ||
| The rear brakes located on the trailer (no make/model of trailer provided) locked up and caught on fire, consumer suffered injury. (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 302847 | 100 | ||
| Air leak from brake system air hose connection axle. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | DECATUR | 62524 | YELLOW TRANSPORT | |
| MI | GRAND RAPIDS | 49548 | HOEKSTRA TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO. | 616-245-7440 |
| OH | LANGSVILLE | 45741 | EDWIN H. DAVIS AND SONS, INC | 1-877-998-6606 |