Freightliner Freightliner 2000
Model Freightliner made in 2000 by Freightliner got 16 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2000
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V207000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 10/01/2000 to 12/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 248 | 11/16/2005 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/27/2005 | 05/09/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 2000-2003 freightliner, thomas mvp school bus and western stars trucks manufactured between november 19, 2000, and march 30, 2005, and equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a. the stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Thomas built will notify its customers and replace the subject burner tubes with new certified burner tubes at no cost to the owner. the recall began on november 16, 2005. owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 1-336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner/thomas built recall no. fl-449.customers 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| SF227AB | 01/01/2001 | 629431 | Subject regarding mbe900 engine software update. *yd | 04/02/2002 | |
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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| Due to location of the electrical connection over the fuel tank opening if a spark comes from the connection it may cause a fire unexpectedly. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/15/2003 | |||
| When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. this problem occured due to a faulty brake hose. *nlm | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 07/09/2004 | 0 | ||
| Potential safety concern regarding the placement of the emergency brake handle in certain freightliner school buses. recent crash investigation 7/9/04. warren county, nj. young passenger accidentally fell into handle, releasing same, sending the empty school bus into down-hill motion, subsequently striking a parked car and pedestrian holding a small child. (non-fatal injury). concern over a possible intrinsic design flaw with the brake handle placed to the driver's right side, next to the aisle, with no locking safety features. f.y.i. -sgt. steven ciecwicz #4279 njsp | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/23/2002 | 1 | ||
| The brake hose steer axle had a hole on the left side. *mr *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Brake connections leaking, emergengy glad hand leaking. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/30/2002 | 1 | ||
| The brake steer hose axle right side had a hole in it. *mr *nm | |||
| 11/23/2002 | 376940 | 1 | |
| The brake hose had a hole in it on the steer axle left side. *mr *nm | |||
| 11/30/2002 | 1 | ||
| The brake hose steer axle right side had hole in it. *mr *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/30/2001 | |||
| Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the front end would wonder causing a distraction to the consumer. dealer notified. mr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| Trw ball joint and socket assembly had not been available for several months. dealer kept saying parts were not available.4uz6xjca6ycf86521. *ak | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer contacted dealer for a recall on front ball stud & socket assembly. dealer told consumer to come in for recall repairs, and would see if parts were available. consumer arrived at dealer's, and parts still were not available. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Axle #1, left spring hanger was loose resulting in axle shifting from mormal position. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| While driving 60 mph and without warning right wheel bearing separated, causing tire to explode, and resulting in an accident. consumer suffered minor injuries, and truck was totaled.*ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| While driving 60 mph and without warning right wheel bearing separated, causing tire to explode, and resulting in an accident. consumer suffered minor injuries, and truck was totaled.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Tire begain rapid irregular wear w/proper air pres, and after replacing no wear occurred in that position. left unchecked steering tire would have failed by blowing out, causing possible loss of control. semi trucks must have reliable tires for safe operation to protect the motoring public. the tire maker, distributors, and the manufacturer have shown no concern or interest in this matter. i still have the failed tire for inspection.*ak( dot number: tire size: 285/70-r24 ) | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 29000 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| Tire failed while on ramp, inside side wall blew out. *mr ph | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | RED BAY | 35582 | TIFFIN MOTOR HOME |