Freightliner S2 2007
Model S2 made in 2007 by Freightliner got 2 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, diesel, power train and suspension. The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, parking brake and service brakes, air.
Model 2007
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. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V205000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 04/01/2006 to 05/26/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 5243 | 06/28/2006 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/12/2006 | 06/12/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. a defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Freightliner will notify owners and replace the defective valves free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2006 to freightliner, sterling, and fccc owners. thomas built mailed letters to owners beginning july 27, 2006. this recall has been superseded (replaced) by recall 07v302 (fl-504). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-477.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V055000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 07/03/2006 to 11/03/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 535 | 05/24/2007 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/13/2007 | 02/15/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 2007 thomas built c2 saf-t-liner school buses and freightliner business class m2, fccc b2, and s2 bus chassis manufactured between july 3 and november 3, 2006. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under certain conditions, the park brake or work brake may fail allowing the vehicle to roll, possibly resulting in personal injury. also, the stop lamps may intermittently fail to illuminate when the service brake is applied. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Freightliner will notify owner and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 24, 2007. owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner's recall no. fl-491.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EQ08008 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/27/2008 | 08/25/2008 | FREIGHTLINER AAC AXLE STEERING BOLTS | 08V354000 | |
| On 7/3/07 freightliner llc filed a 573 defect report stating certain freightliner produced chassis contained aac axle steering arm bolts contain a latch lever pivot bolt assembly that may have been over-tightened.over-tightened steering arm bolts may fatigue and fracture. should these bolts break apart, steering loss is possible leading to loss of vehicle control and a crash.rmd mailed information request letters to 7 vehicle manufacturers on 6/24/2008.gulf stream coach & tiffin motorhomes filed 573 defect information reports, 08v-354 and 08v-393, respectively.4 oems, double k, glaval bus, morgan olson, & utilimaster corp., supplied make/model information.supreme corp's inventory was returned to another party as a modification deal fell through and no work was performed on the chassis.owner information was forwarded to freightliner so a notification can be mailed to that customer.this eq is closed.ir responses can be found below or in the document repository. | ||||||
| EQ08008 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/27/2008 | 08/25/2008 | FREIGHTLINER AAC AXLE STEERING BOLTS | 08V393000 | |
| On 7/3/07 freightliner llc filed a 573 defect report stating certain freightliner produced chassis contained aac axle steering arm bolts contain a latch lever pivot bolt assembly that may have been over-tightened.over-tightened steering arm bolts may fatigue and fracture. should these bolts break apart, steering loss is possible leading to loss of vehicle control and a crash.rmd mailed information request letters to 7 vehicle manufacturers on 6/24/2008.gulf stream coach & tiffin motorhomes filed 573 defect information reports, 08v-354 and 08v-393, respectively.4 oems, double k, glaval bus, morgan olson, & utilimaster corp., supplied make/model information.supreme corp's inventory was returned to another party as a modification deal fell through and no work was performed on the chassis.owner information was forwarded to freightliner so a notification can be mailed to that customer.this eq is closed.ir responses can be found below or in the document repository. | ||||||