Freightliner Fld 2010

Model Fld made in 2010 by Freightliner got 5 recalls as well as 24 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2010

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V146000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 03/20/2006 V (Vehicle)197812/02/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/03/201103/04/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence SummaryA short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
NotesDaimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.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 .
10V112000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 06/22/2007 to 03/20/2009V (Vehicle)1605/17/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/23/201003/22/2010
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. the engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Consequence SummaryUnexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Corrective SummaryThe engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. please see daimler trucks defect report 10e-005. the safety recall began on may 17, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler recall no. fl-575.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 .
09V366000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2009V (Vehicle)2536205/05/2009MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/23/200909/25/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence SummaryAn oil leak may result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-558. 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 .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09V391000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/17/2006 to 03/31/2009V (Vehicle)1018505/07/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/06/200910/06/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. the plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
Consequence SummaryIf a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. the safety recall began on may 7, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler truck's recall campaign number is 09c-2.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 .
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE
09V220000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 06/11/2008 to 12/16/2008V (Vehicle)146008/12/2009ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC06/12/200906/12/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 1,460 model year 2009 and 2010 heavy duty trucks and fccc chassis (used on thomas built school buses) manufactured from june 11 through december 16, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Consequence SummaryMalfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. the safety recall began on august 12, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDailmer trucks' recall campaign no. fl-553.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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
FSB-83-13510/01/201110042148Freightliner: bulletin pertaining to the replacement of air condition high pressure (fan cycling) switch on certain model trucks. *pe11/28/2011
SB-20-6410/01/201010036591Freightliner: fan clutch nuts. always use new nyloc nuts when installing the engine cooling fan on a borg warner (kysor) fan clutch. failure may lead to a loose or lost fan, and damage to the fan clutch or truck. *pe04/04/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-49-2803/01/201110038248Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the old ones are prone to fatigue and may fail. *rm06/14/2011
SB-49-2803/01/201110038248Ready06/14/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-54-20505/01/201110039610Freightliner: sometimes the idle intermittently fails to start the vehicle due to a sensitive vehicle speed sensor. *rm08/05/2011
SB-54-20505/01/201110039610Ready08/05/2011
EQUIPMENT
TSB-31-2908/01/201010034764Freightliner: 294 bolt replacement for premiere 690 coupling. effective immediately, all 294 bolts used in coupling assemblies 690l, 690r, 690t, and repair kits 690lrk, 690 trk, or individual bolt sales, must use the following maintenance01/12/2011
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
FSB-83-13510/01/201110042148Freightliner: bulletin pertaining to the replacement of air condition high pressure (fan cycling) switch on certain model trucks. *pe11/28/2011
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ICI-10-02509/25/201010037075Daimler trucks: the 294 bolt is deemed serviceable and there is a procedure for replacing it. *rm05/04/2011
ICI-10-02509/25/201010037075Ready05/04/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SB-26-4911/01/201010036595Freightliner: new transmission coolant line clamps. epa07 vehicles equipped with water to oil transmission cooler in radiator end tank, new clamps are available for transmission coolant lines. the new clamps refines older version to subst04/04/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
FSB-42-6608/01/201210046741Freightliner: due to possible thermal overload on bendix air disc brakes: the abs sensor wires melted; brake actuator failed to properly operate because of vent hole not open; calipers coated with bright orange or red dust and tapped/guid10/23/2012
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-4805/01/201110039606Freightliner: the rear suspension air spring has been redesigned. *rm08/05/2011
SB-32-4805/01/201110039606Ready08/05/2011
SB-60-14206/01/200910030468Freightliner: new medium bias air springs (18-52651-000) superseded low bias air springs (18-40977-000) in production on 12/15/ 08/ of replacing one air spring, do not match a low bias sir spring with a medium bias one. the two types of10/07/2009
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
SB-35-2605/01/201110039608Freightliner: information on lubricating the wheel bearings of the rear drive axles. *rm08/05/2011
SB-35-2605/01/201110039608Ready08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
SB-31-2509/01/200910030460Freightliner: airliner suspension six piece bolted service crossmember. the six piece bolted service crossmembers are an improved, more durable service replacement for five piece welded crossmembers, or bolted five piece service crossmembe10/07/2009
SUSPENSION - REAR
FSB-32-4602/27/201210043151Freightliner: for some model trucks, recommendation of preventive maintenance intervals for rear heavy duty suspension and off highway and severe service operating conditions requires frequent inspections. *pe02/27/2012
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
SB-35-2505/01/201110039607Freightliner: procedure of removing a lower pinion cover in the rear axles and how to reseal it. *rm08/05/2011
SB-35-2505/01/201110039607Ready08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-60-14206/01/200910030468Freightliner: new medium bias air springs (18-52651-000) superseded low bias air springs (18-40977-000) in production on 12/15/ 08/ of replacing one air spring, do not match a low bias sir spring with a medium bias one. the two types of10/07/2009
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - SPRINGS/BAGS
SB-32-4009/01/201010037110Ready05/06/2011
SB-32-4009/01/201010037110Daimler trucks: troubleshooting for a misalignment of the suspension air springs. *rm05/06/2011