Freightliner S2 2009
Model S2 made in 2009 by Freightliner got 1 recall as well as 22 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2009
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-54-42 | 06/01/2011 | 10039277 | Freightliner llc: a wiring modification is required when replacing the chassis module. chassis moduel replacement information. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-54-42 | 06/01/2011 | 10039277 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| TB-54-37 | 02/01/2011 | 10038348 | Freightliner: there may be water condensation inside the headlamp assemblies and there is a procedure to determine whether it is normal or not. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| TB-54-37 | 02/01/2011 | 10038348 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| 54-41 | 02/01/2011 | 10038165 | Ready | 06/09/2011 | |
| 54-41 | 02/01/2011 | 10038165 | Freightliner llc: there is a new headlamp bulb socket for vehicles. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||||
| TB-54-37 | 02/01/2011 | 10038348 | Freightliner: there may be water condensation inside the headlamp assemblies and there is a procedure to determine whether it is normal or not. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| TB-54-37 | 02/01/2011 | 10038348 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
| FSB-49-7 | 09/01/2012 | 10046742 | Freightliner: 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. *pe | 10/23/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| FSB-49-7 | 09/01/2012 | 10046742 | Freightliner: 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. *pe | 10/23/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING | |||||
| 35-8 | 02/01/2012 | 10043806 | Freightliner: lubricating the wheel bearing, drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| TSB-42-18 | 08/01/2010 | 10034784 | Freightliner: air line and hose rubbing. several air lines and hoses are rubbing brackets and other chassis components in the engine compartment. no model years are listed. *pe | 01/12/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| 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 | |
| SB-35-08 | 05/01/2011 | 10039620 | Ready | 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 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - SPRINGS/BAGS | |||||
| SB-32-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037108 | Freightliner llc: troubleshooting for a misalignment of the suspension air springs. *rm | 05/06/2011 | |
| SB-32-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037108 | Ready | 05/06/2011 | |
| 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 | |