Freightliner Freightliner 1997
Model Freightliner made in 1997 by Freightliner got 12 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, steering.
Model 1997
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V003000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1997 to 10/12/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 2587 | 03/04/1998 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/05/1998 | 01/22/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: truck/trailers equipped with a hydraulic parking brake. a casting error in the hydraulic parking brake relay valve causes excessive pressure in the brake system which can result in a hydraulic hose separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the power steering assist will be lost and the brakes will be operating from the back-up system. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a check valve modification kit to reduce the system pressure. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 4,1998. owners who take their vehicle 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). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V167000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 04/01/1996 to 09/02/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 2688 | 10/11/1996 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/19/1996 | 09/25/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The four fasteners that retain the output shaft bearing to the steering column tilt/telescoping mechanism was not torqued properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If these fasteners become loose and all fall out, the steering column driveline will disconnect from the tilt/telescoping mechanism and the ability to steer the vehicle will be lost. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The vehicles will be inspected for loose fasteners and retorqued to the proper specifications if the fasteners are loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to be completed by october 18, 1996.note: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 1-503-735-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 97092598202 | 09/25/1997 | 54109 | Important warranty information pertaining to part return requirement for batteries. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 971101985472 | 11/01/1997 | 54441 | General information on the instrumentation control unit (icu) conducts a data bus roll call of particular electronic control units ( ecus) when the ignition keyswitch is turned on. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 971001985470 | 10/01/1997 | 54106 | A new naming system for electrical wiring diagrams. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| 971101982032 | 11/01/1997 | 54452 | Replacement of the gates powergrip cooling system hose clamps. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 971101988360 | 11/01/1997 | 54453 | General information on loose clutch mounting bolts. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| 971001984915 | 10/01/1997 | 54104 | General information on upper muffler-mounting bracket loosening. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 971001984230 | 10/01/1997 | 54103 | A diagnostic switch wiill be installed in production on all vehicles equipped with the wabco d-basic version abs system. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 971001988358 | 10/01/1997 | 54105 | General description on the air conditioning protection unit. | 03/30/1998 | |
| 97092698201 | 09/26/1997 | 54108 | Important warranty information pertaining to air conditioning leak locator form. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 971101978359 | 11/01/1997 | 54021 | General information regarding air conditioning retrofit. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 971001982031 | 10/01/1997 | 54101 | General information regarding horton fan clutch slippage. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 971101SF149A | 11/01/1997 | 54020 | Subject pertaining to duraform seat bases. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 97030198100A | 03/01/1997 | 54358 | Subject regarding century class steering shaft. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 971101986075 | 11/01/1997 | 54442 | General information concerning side extender corrosion repair. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 971001987217 | 10/01/1997 | 54107 | General information on door trim seal replacement. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970725977218 | 07/25/1997 | 54018 | A new door seal is available to provide better cab door sealing. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 970901983224 | 09/01/1997 | 54102 | General information on a new height control valve adjustment. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||||
| 971101985473 | 11/01/1997 | 54454 | General information on the basic instrumentation control unit (icu-b) is a new version of the integrated electonic dashboard. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 970101978361 | 01/01/1997 | 54019 | Experiencing hot air blowing in the sleeper. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE02061 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/07/2002 | 12/11/2002 | ABS TONE RING CORRODES CAUSING UNINTENDE | ||
| Odi initiated pe02-061 based on two reported incidents in which freightliner vehicles equipped with integral abs tone rings had experienced increased vehicle stopping distance.integral tone rings incorporate the abs tone ring into the brake rotor to form a one-piece integrated comonent.freightliner has identified 266 warranty claims for corroded rotors.since the abs tone ring is an integral part of the hydraulic brake rotor in the affected freightliner vehicles, corroded rotor sensor teeth may compromise the quaility of the abs tone ring signal to the abs ecu.a significant number of freightiner warranty claims indicate that he tone ring condition was discovered by servicing mechanics who were investigating the cause for the illuminated abs warning light.odi is concerned as to (1) whether vehicle opeeraotrs are sufficiently cognizant of the importance of having the vehicle serviced in a timely manner in response to the illuminated abs warning light since the abs warning light is the only warning provided before the vehicle stopping distance may be affected and (2) quantifying the extent to which stopping-distance is affected and assessing the associated risk to safety. odi conducted a parallel investigation(pe02-060) of increased stopping distance associated with corroded abs tone rings at international truck.this investigation was concluded on nov 21, 2002 after international truck concluded that the abs ecu....can misinterpret false wheel speed signals... and notified nhtsa of their intention to conduct a campaign (nhtsa 02v-252) to correct the affected vehicles.recommendation is to open an engineering analysis. | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| SQ98025 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/10/1998 | 02/16/1999 | THROTTLE RETURN SPRING | 99V026000 | |
| Freightliner issued a technicla service bulletin initiating a field service modification which involves replacing the old throttle return springs with a improved set of spring | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 55000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 freightliner trade wind (na). the contact noticed that the speedometer on the instrument panel was inoperative. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the speed sensor. shortly after the repair, the failure resurfaced. the failure and current mileages were 55,000. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Electrical problems causing low amp light to appear, head lights to fail, 17 bulbs on dash to fail, shorting of sensor and dome light. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Engine coolant leak. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 02/26/1998 | 1 | ||
| Air conditioner bracket loose, bolts broken and missing. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/07/1998 | 2 | ||
| Seat and armrest broke on two occasions. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 02/26/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake pad on fan clutch broken, surface came apart. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| Brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/31/1996 | 2 | ||
| Brakes failed twice. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Throttle position sensor shorted out and failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 02/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Right side mirror failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Windshield and sun roof glass leaking water. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 02/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Windshield and sun roof glass leaking water. | |||