2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recalls (2)

Campaign:
01V189001 on 06/13/2001
Component:
Service brakes, air:controls
Manufactured:
09/18/2000 - 02/09/2001
Affected:
4,400
Defect:
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. the valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Consequence:
When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. the driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace these valves. owner notification began october 17, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V112000 on 03/25/2003
Component:
Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured:
07/31/1998 - 02/27/2001
Affected:
5,716
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence:
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace both front hubs. owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
SF230AC
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Field service campaign for vehicles with the charge air cooler piping rubbing against the engine tunnel when the engine is under severe load. *tt
Bulletin:
SF237A
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Subject regarding amend antifreeze concentration to correct freeze point. *tt
Bulletin:
ssb2623
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Ssb2623 localización de averías de la palanca smartshift de freightliner

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