Freightliner Custom Chassis S2
Model Custom Chassis S2 made by Freightliner got 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2010
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
09V355000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/21/2009 to 07/02/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 1505 | 11/06/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/15/2009 | 09/15/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 thomas built school buses and freightliner business class m2 medium duty trucks and freightliner custom chassis s2 vehicles manufactured between april 21 and july 2, 2009, equipped with trw igen 3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.) | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on november 6, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number fl-554.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
SF-438-A | 04/01/2011 | 10039657 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
SF-438-A | 04/01/2011 | 10039657 | Daimler truck service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a fuel line fitting may leak fuel. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
SF-434A | 11/01/2010 | 10037421 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
SF-434A | 11/01/2010 | 10037421 | Daimler trucks: service campaign to inspect the surge tank drain hose and possibly re-route it. *rm | 05/23/2011 |