2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recalls (12)

Campaign:
05V541000 on 11/28/2005
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
07/31/2004 - 10/30/2005
Affected:
198
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with fontaine modification right hand steering control and equipped with sit down dual drive conversions, the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft connection to the lh miter box may have been improperly torqued causing the bolts to fall out.
Consequence:
This may cause a loss of steering control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the lower steering shaft pinch bolt at the connection and bolts on the steering cross shaft will be replaced. the recall began on february 17, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-464.customers 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.
Campaign:
05V551000 on 12/05/2005
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
09/05/2005 - 10/19/2005
Affected:
500
Defect:
On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle i-beam may fatigue and fracture.
Consequence:
Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle assembly. the recall began on march 15, 2006, for phase i. phase 2 will begin during august 2006. this recall is being conducted in two phases. phase i will replace the complete axle assembly; and phase ii will replace the axle beam and steering knuckles. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-467.customers 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.
Campaign:
07V169000 on 04/17/2007
Component:
Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured:
05/31/2005 - 12/30/2006
Affected:
219
Defect:
On certain trucks built with front axles assembled by arvinmeritor, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which could lead to premature bearing wear.
Consequence:
If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the front hub installation for correct bearing adjustment. if the bearing adjustment is incorrect, the front wheel bearings will be replaced. the recall began on june 28, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-385-4357.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-494.customers 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.
Campaign:
07V302000 on 07/15/2007
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Manufactured:
06/30/2002 - 07/02/2007
Affected:
75,000
Defect:
Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. the parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Consequence:
These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Correction:
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-504.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.
Campaign:
07V530000 on 11/18/2007
Component:
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 05/30/2007
Affected:
38,000
Defect:
On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Consequence:
There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. when the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. the recall began on january 3, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-514.customers 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.
Campaign:
08V113000 on 03/11/2008
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
03/31/2004 - 04/29/2007
Affected:
62,000
Defect:
Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. a fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
Consequence:
If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
Correction:
High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. the recall began on july 9, 2008. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Daimler truck recall no. fl-526.customers 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.
Campaign:
08V137000 on 03/24/2008
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
01/25/2000 - 03/23/2008
Affected:
28,764
Defect:
Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class m2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. these axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.
Consequence:
Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. fl-527.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.
Campaign:
08V154000 on 04/02/2008
Component:
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Manufactured:
06/14/2005 - 01/01/2007
Affected:
724
Defect:
Daimler trucks is recalling 724 my 2006-2007 business class m2 trucks. the optional high current tail lamp power distribution module (pdm) was installed in a location highly susceptible to water intrusion. this may lead to a loss of rear lighting.
Consequence:
A loss of some or all rear lighting on the vehicle under certain conditions may impair visibility of the truck increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will relocate the pdm to inside the cab behind the driver's seat free of charge. the recall began on september 10, 2008. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. fl-529. 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.
Campaign:
08V668000 on 12/16/2008
Component:
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
03/08/2004 - 08/17/2006
Affected:
24,650
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from march 9, 2004 through august 18, 2006, equipped with epa04 certified mbe900 engines, manufactured by detroit diesel between march 1, 2004, and july 31, 2006. the high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.
Consequence:
A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Detroit diesel will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired with more robust lines and vibration dampers free of charge. repairs will be performed by authorized detroit diesel distributorships. the recall began on march 9, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel 1-313-592-3708 or dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.
Notes:
Dtna's recall no. fl-452.customers 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V178000 on 04/29/2010
Component:
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufactured:
01/18/2005 - 04/15/2010
Affected:
8,971
Defect:
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 freightliner business class c2, fccc b2 chassis, s2 chassis, and mc chassis manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
Consequence:
The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-577.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V478000 on 09/20/2011
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Affected:
73,500
Defect:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. the plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
Consequence:
This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. this service will be performed free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Daimler trucks' campaign number is 11c-2.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V074000 on 02/27/2012
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Affected:
103,437
Defect:
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence:
A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Dtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.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.

2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 TSBs (23)

Bulletin:
355
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Arvinmeritor rear drive axle lock screws. *kb
Bulletin:
4263
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Freightliner -- abs fault codes due to connector water intrusion. *nj
Bulletin:
01-93
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Freightliner: cummins isb drive belt jumping. the poly-v serpentine drive belt may jump off one or more of the pulleys during operation. *pe
Bulletin:
FSB-54-224
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
Freightliner trucks: new severe duty taillight and trailer pdms (power distribution modules).for replacing existing pdms on trucks. the design improvements protect against water and dust intrusion. *pe
Bulletin:
SF-398A-F
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Freightliner: some vehicles may have been built with clamps used to connect the clean gas induction (cgi) plumbing that may not provide an adequate seal, allowing unfilter air into the system. the clamps will be replaced. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-54-237
Component:
126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
Summary:
Freightliner: a new bulb socket is available for turn/park lights that is metalized to withstand high heat without out gassing. model years unknown. models columbia, business class m2 and cascadia. *pe updated on 6/14/201
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:
SB-09-31
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Freightliner: some trucks have been found with incorrect sealing of air intake duct assemblies, allowing unfiltered air to bypass the air cleaner. loose duct connections or dirt found in the ducting during a filter service indicate that d
Bulletin:
SB-42-63
Component:
046100 service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Freightliner: abs fault codes due to connector water intrusion. on some trucks, the abs module was moved into the cab. this required a connector to be placed under the cab, behind the front steering axle, on the frame rail. if this conn
Bulletin:
SB-46-48
Component:
013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Summary:
Freightliner: trw tas85 steering gear internal leakage test. some trw tas85 steering gears have been equipped with an internal relief valve. these steering gears are typically installed with power steering pumps that have a pressure reli
Bulletin:
ICI-10-025
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Daimler trucks: the 294 bolt is deemed serviceable and there is a procedure for replacing it. *rm
Bulletin:
SF-431A
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Daimler trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the plastic engine coolant line may not be sufficient under certain temperatures resulting in cracking and loss of coolant. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-35-25
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Freightliner: procedure of removing a lower pinion cover in the rear axles and how to reseal it. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-35-26
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Freightliner: information on lubricating the wheel bearings of the rear drive axles. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-46-51
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Freightliner: there is a procedure to replace the power steering pump. *rm
Bulletin:
FSB-20-67
Component:
081100 fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Freightliner: tank seams are split/cracked which causes fuel to leak. the valve might be plugged with contaminate. *pe
Bulletin:
GI-01-100
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Freightliner: contamination of air intake. *pe updated 2/28/12. *pe
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:
sb2058
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Sb2058 early epa07 qld radiator replacement
Bulletin:
sb2059
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Sb2059 replacing push-to-connect air line fittings with brass compression fittings
Bulletin:
sb2062
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Sb2062 removing the shipping plate from the fan hub on isb engines

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