Freightliner Fln 2000

Model Fln made in 2000 by Freightliner got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
00V229001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 04/19/2000 to 07/18/2000V (Vehicle)594MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/17/200008/23/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses and step vans equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. these transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryAllison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. 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 allison at 1-800-252-5283 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
02V336000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 12/14/2000 to 12/04/2002V (Vehicle)14501/30/2003MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/13/200212/20/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16t series drivelines.
Consequence SummaryIf pieces of the yoke separate, the debris can represent a potential hzard to people outside the vheicle and to other passing vehicles.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. owner notification began on january 30, 2003. 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-405. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
00V152001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1998 to 05/02/2000V (Vehicle)8302/06/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC05/22/200005/30/2000571121
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain tractors fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. the air lines may not be routed properly to the drive axle service brake relay.
Consequence SummaryThese vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary.
NotesOwner notification began february 6, 2001. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
01V085001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 09/03/1998 to 03/12/2001V (Vehicle)135003/21/2002MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/12/200103/21/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes and a durapark park brake system manufactured by arvinmeritor. air is entering the hydraulic rear brake cylinders through an unknown path and the rear self-adjusting brakes may not be operating properly.
Consequence SummaryThis results in spongy or soft feel to the brake pedal and a loss of rear braking capability.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace the abs ecu and inspect the brake pedal for proper travel. if excessive travel is detected, the brake system will be bled and rear brakes adjusted. as an interim measure, freightliner will notify all owners to have their vehicles inspected to assure proper function of the brake system. this will include adjusting and bleeding the brakes. also, owners will be instructed that on a regular basis they should do several hard brake applications while stopped. this will exercise the self-adjusting system and if they observe a low or spongy brake pedal they will be instructed to take their vehicle in for additional service. owner notification began march 21, 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V140007FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 04/30/2000 to 06/30/2000V (Vehicle)7500011/08/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/17/200110/17/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence SummaryThis can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began november 8, 2001. 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION
01V167002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/08/2000 to 10/06/2000V (Vehicle)22203/14/2002MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC05/14/200106/18/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. owner notification began march 14, 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).