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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
08V602000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 03/01/2005 to 05/31/2008V (Vehicle)1568603/18/2009MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC11/19/200811/19/2008
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryInoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur.
Corrective SummaryDaimler 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.
NotesDaimler 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
06V205000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 04/01/2006 to 05/26/2006V (Vehicle)524306/28/2006MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/12/200606/12/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThe vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury.
Corrective SummaryFreightliner 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).
NotesFreightliner 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
07V055000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 07/03/2006 to 11/03/2006V (Vehicle)53505/24/2007MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC02/13/200702/15/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryUnder 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 SummaryFreightliner 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.
NotesFreightliner'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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
SB-42-1601/01/200810032687Freightliner: 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. inclu04/28/2010
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
35-802/01/201210043806Freightliner: lubricating the wheel bearing, drive axles. *js04/27/2012
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
SB-35-0805/01/201110039620Ready08/05/2011
SB-35-0805/01/201110039620Freightliner: instructions on how to lubricate the wheel bearings on a rear drive axle. *rm08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
35-802/01/201210043806Freightliner: lubricating the wheel bearing, drive axles. *js04/27/2012
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
GI-54-4409/01/201110041594Freightliner: the cycling of the windshield wipers exhibits an unintended cycle. *pe10/11/2011
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

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
EQ08008FREIGHTLINER LLC05/27/200808/25/2008FREIGHTLINER AAC AXLE STEERING BOLTS08V354000
 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.
EQ08008FREIGHTLINER LLC05/27/200808/25/2008FREIGHTLINER AAC AXLE STEERING BOLTS08V393000
 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.