Freightliner Conventional 2002

Model Conventional made in 2002 by Freightliner got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .

Model 2002

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
02V337000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/2002 to 06/28/2002V (Vehicle)73311/15/2002MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/17/200201/06/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
Consequence SummaryThe fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. missing pins will be replaced. owner notification began november 15, 2002. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-399. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
02/11/20091
 2002 freightliner conventional unit lost his left front steer tire. *bf ohio traffic crash report #10-0285-89 updated 05/03/10 *bf
09/20/20051
 Left front tire deflated damaging 2002 freightliner conventional's fender (ohio traffic crash report). *ts *nm