Freightliner Argosy 2011
Model Argosy made in 2011 by Freightliner got 1 recall as well as 9 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2011
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V109000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/04/2010 to 11/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 4977 | 07/14/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/23/2011 | 02/23/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 argosy, cascadia, and cornoado heavy trucks manufactured from january 4, 2010, through november 30, 2010, equipped with 40k airliner suspensions. the rear suspension may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If undetected, over time the rear end of the spring may separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the mono leaf springs free of charge. daimler trucks will send an interim letter to owners informing them of the recall. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 5, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-589.owners 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 - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| FSB-83-135 | 10/01/2011 | 10042148 | Freightliner: bulletin pertaining to the replacement of air condition high pressure (fan cycling) switch on certain model trucks. *pe | 11/28/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| FSB-83-135 | 10/01/2011 | 10042148 | Freightliner: bulletin pertaining to the replacement of air condition high pressure (fan cycling) switch on certain model trucks. *pe | 11/28/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Daimler trucks: there may be a rattle in the swivel type utility lamp. the bolt may also loosen over time. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM | |||||
| FSB-42-67 | 05/01/2012 | 10044781 | Freightliner: on some trucks, whenever brakes are applied, the truck would experience severe shimmy or shaking. models fld conventional, century class conventional, argosy coe, columbia, coronado, business class m2, cascadia, 108sd/114s | 07/27/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-48 | 05/01/2011 | 10039606 | Freightliner: the rear suspension air spring has been redesigned. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-32-48 | 05/01/2011 | 10039606 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Daimler trucks: there may be a rattle in the swivel type utility lamp. the bolt may also loosen over time. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |