Freightliner Fln 2001
Model Fln made in 2001 by Freightliner got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2001
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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| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V137000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/26/2000 to 03/24/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 28764 | 01/08/2009 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/25/2008 | 03/25/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class m2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. these axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. fl-527.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V336000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 12/14/2000 to 12/04/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 145 | 01/30/2003 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/13/2002 | 12/20/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16t series drivelines. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If pieces of the yoke separate, the debris can represent a potential hzard to people outside the vheicle and to other passing vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-405. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V085001 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 09/03/1998 to 03/12/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1350 | 03/21/2002 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/12/2001 | 03/21/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This results in spongy or soft feel to the brake pedal and a loss of rear braking capability. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||