Freightliner Fln 2005

Model Fln made in 2005 by Freightliner got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to unknown or other. . There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
08V137000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/26/2000 to 03/24/2008V (Vehicle)2876401/08/2009ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC03/25/200803/25/2008
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryContinued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler 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.
NotesDaimler 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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
04/19/2011
 2005 freightliner conventional, unit 1 was traveling east on the ohio turnpike when the left front tire blew out. tire fragments tore the left front bumper cover off and removed the left head lamp apparatus. unit 1 pulled to the inside berm. *bf