Freightliner S2 2008
Model S2 made in 2008 by Freightliner got 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment adaptive and fuel system, diesel. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2008
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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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V602000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 03/01/2005 to 05/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 15686 | 03/18/2009 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/19/2008 | 11/19/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. the contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ecu may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly causing insulating deposits to build up over time preventing the brake lamps from operating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall no. fl-538.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SF-409A | 03/01/2009 | 10032557 | Daimler trucks (freightliner): motor mount bracket bolts. certain trucks may have been built with motor mount bracket bolts that weren't adequately torqued. the motor mount bracket bolts will be inspected and existing bolts will be retor | 04/12/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-42-16 | 01/01/2008 | 10032687 | Freightliner: reservoir internal/external check valve. contamination in the we/secondary reservoir, p/n 12-15476-000, may cause the inline check valve to become clogged or stuck closed. this can result in insufficient air buildup. inclu | 04/28/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING | |||||
| 35-8 | 02/01/2012 | 10043806 | Freightliner: lubricating the wheel bearing, drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| SB-35-08 | 05/01/2011 | 10039620 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-35-08 | 05/01/2011 | 10039620 | Freightliner: instructions on how to lubricate the wheel bearings on a rear drive axle. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 35-8 | 02/01/2012 | 10043806 | Freightliner: lubricating the wheel bearing, drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| SB-82-1 | 03/01/2009 | 10029524 | Freightliner: 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. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| SB-82-1 | 03/01/2009 | 10029524 | Freightliner: 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. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| GI-54-44 | 09/01/2011 | 10041594 | Freightliner: the cycling of the windshield wipers exhibits an unintended cycle. *pe | 10/11/2011 | |
| SB-82-1 | 03/01/2009 | 10029524 | Freightliner: 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. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |