Freightliner Recreational Vehicle

Model Recreational Vehicle made by Freightliner got 1 consumer complain as well as 32 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 9999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
541503/01/2001621171This service bulletin contains information on how to diagnose problems and troubleshoot the j1939 datalinks for recreational vehicles, school buses, shuttle buses, and walk-in vans. *tt09/10/2001
541206/01/20045412620046System iii wiring information. *tt this bulletin is updated and replaces the version dates september 2002 and applies to 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 model-year vehicles. *tt07/10/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
541606/01/2001622381Information regarding the vehicle data computer (vdc) mileage. the vehicle data computer (vdc) used since may 1998 has been programmed to read and to store the vehicle mileage from the engine ecm (electronic control module). as of 03/210/17/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
15210/01/2001627669Some vcl chassis vehicles equipped with cummins ism engines and built before 8/24/2001 have had problems with starter engagement. *tt02/13/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
541311/01/2000616473Some rv chassis vehicles, built from january 1999 through august 9, 2000, and having kysor dash instrumentation, may have incorrectly plumbed air lines to the vdc (vehicle data computer). *tt02/27/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
37008/01/200710023003Fccc xc chassis engine cooling fan parameters - models affected: specific freightliner custom chassis xc motorhome chassis with cummins engines and rear radiators manufactured between july 26, 2006 and may 11, 2007. *nj10/10/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
01709/01/2001627660On xc, xcs, and xb chassis vehicles, due to the location of the engine crankcase breather tube, fine oil mist may be deposited on the radiator. *tt02/13/2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-01-2207/01/200910030873Freightliner: the engine control unit (ecu) on some recreational vehicles equipped with a cummins epa07 isl engine may not be programmed correctly. use the cummins insite diagnostic program and follow the procedure below to correct this i12/16/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
011208/01/2002635292Subject regarding caterpillar 3126 engine fan drive bearing lubrication. *tt10/21/2002
01609/01/2001626690Subject regarding cummins isc engine programming. *slc12/17/2001
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
83310/01/200210000242Air conditioner refrigerant sealer usage. *tt02/20/2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
541907/01/2002635339Subject regarding trw steering column with grote turn signal switch. *tt10/22/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FSB-49-709/01/201210046742Freightliner: diesel exhaust fluid (def) may crystallize, when sitting for an extended length of time, in tank, around float, possibly causing it to stick, on def level sending unit tube and needs to be cleaned. *pe10/23/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
47408/01/200310003092Fuel line replacement. *tt10/08/2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
541412/01/2000616494Some vehicles built from may 21, 1998 through november 2, 2000 may exhibit a fuel gauge that indicates incorrect fuel levels when the fuel tank is still between one-half and one-quarter full.03/01/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FSB-49-709/01/201210046742Freightliner: diesel exhaust fluid (def) may crystallize, when sitting for an extended length of time, in tank, around float, possibly causing it to stick, on def level sending unit tube and needs to be cleaned. *pe10/23/2012
47211/01/2000616474Vcl chassis vehicles with 150-gallon fuel tanks, built before august 4, 2000, have a fuel sending unit that does not reach to the correct depth in the fuel tank. this is due to the fuel tank design. the fuel gauge will read empty when t02/27/2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
421109/01/200310004631Mgm long stroke brake chamber replacement. *tt12/29/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
SF226AD06/01/2001622377Some specific freightliner custom chassis fs-65 school bus chassis, mb and fb shuttle buses and mc recreational vehicles manufactured between 03/01/99 and 01/13/00 equipped with a meritor-wabco d-version hydraulic abs, the internal diagnost10/17/2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
421009/01/200310004630New brake pedal assembly installation. *tt12/29/2003
STEERING
46402/01/2002631385Steering noise on xc and vcl chassis with independent front suspension. *yh05/23/2002
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
46501/01/200310000873Overflowing power steering reservoir. *tt04/02/2003
SUSPENSION
32612/01/2001628758Subject regarding independent front suspension noise complaint fix. *tt03/19/2002
32401/01/2001617852On some recreational vehicles equipped with stabil-ride suspensions and built before may 15, 2000, may have banging noise problems in the front suspensions and excessive rebound in the front shock absorbers. *tt04/02/2001
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-1105/01/201110039619Ready08/05/2011
SB-32-1105/01/201110039619Freightliner: information on the redesign of the rear suspension air-spring assembly. *rm08/05/2011
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
541802/01/2002632369Subject regarding system iii tester kit available to help dealers reduce diagnostic time and make more accurae assessments of complaints involving instrumentation on rv chassis. *tt07/15/2002
00105/01/2001624875This bulletin involves the validity list, this sb replaces the previous version dated december 2000. *slc11/15/2001
00205/01/2001624881This bulletin involves a service publications price list. *slc11/15/2001
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SB-82-103/01/200910029524Freightliner: wipers may shut down while in low speed mode during very hard rain, snow, and ice. operator has to use high speed mode until ignition switch has cycled. model years unknown. *pe07/10/2009
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
SB-82-103/01/200910029524Freightliner: wipers may shut down while in low speed mode during very hard rain, snow, and ice. operator has to use high speed mode until ignition switch has cycled. model years unknown. *pe07/10/2009
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
SB-82-103/01/200910029524Freightliner: wipers may shut down while in low speed mode during very hard rain, snow, and ice. operator has to use high speed mode until ignition switch has cycled. model years unknown. *pe07/10/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
101/01/2000
 Consumer states the temperature gauge climbs higher than usual. dealer found a dirty radiator. there is a recall to make the oil breather hose extend below the radiators. the oil was spraying on the radiator, enhanced by the fan, and packing in the dirt. however, consumer never received recall notice. consumer is requesting reimbursement. *tt