2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 02V108001 on 04/14/2002
- Component:
- Parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1994 - 01/30/2002
- Affected:
- 548
- Defect:
- On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12" x 4" dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.
- Consequence:
- Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. 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:
- 02V280000 on 10/22/2002
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/2001 - 09/14/2002
- Affected:
- 53
- Defect:
- On certain crew cab trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, the hydraulic brake lines from the chassis mounted anti-lock brake system (abs) modulator valve can be damaged by interference with the cab mounted auxiliary heater duct.
- Consequence:
- This could result in extended braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the brake lines. owner notification began on december 26, 2002. 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-400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 02V337000 on 01/05/2003
- Component:
- Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/2002 - 06/27/2002
- Affected:
- 733
- Defect:
- On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
- Consequence:
- The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. missing pins will be replaced. owner notification began november 15, 2002. 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-399. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 03V203000 on 06/05/2003
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Affected:
- 73
- Defect:
- On certain heavy trucks and motorhomes equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
- Consequence:
- If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Freightliner recall no. fl-413.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V272000 on 06/15/2004
- Component:
- Suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/2002 - 10/30/2003
- Affected:
- 9,602
- Defect:
- On certain trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment.
- Consequence:
- If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. the recall began september 7, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Freightliner recall no. fl-424. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS TSBs (5)
- Bulletin:
- SB-33-24
- Component:
- 106220 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
- Summary:
- Freightliner truck: steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000lb and 8000lb axles: this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance procedure to be added to dtna maintenance manuals for all models with these axle rat
- Bulletin:
- sb2028
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Sb2028 engine coolant changes
- Bulletin:
- sb2032
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Sb2032 gates powergrip hose clamps, replacement
- Bulletin:
- sb2056
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Sb2056 transmission oil line removal and installation
- Bulletin:
- sb2057
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Sb2057 new surge tank design
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