2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recalls (16)

Campaign:
06V205000 on 06/11/2006
Component:
Parking brake:conventional:air
Manufactured:
03/31/2006 - 05/25/2006
Affected:
5,243
Defect:
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:
The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury.
Correction:
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 this recall has been superseded (replaced) by recall 07v302 (fl-504).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.
Campaign:
07V055000 on 02/14/2007
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
07/02/2006 - 11/02/2006
Affected:
535
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
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:
07V266000 on 06/24/2007
Component:
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Manufactured:
09/28/2006 - 10/09/2006
Affected:
64
Defect:
On certain trucks, grease was applied to the front wheel bearings, but may not have enough in the cap or cavity in the hubs.
Consequence:
Inadequate lubrication of the front wheel bearings could lead to a bearing failure, increasing the risk of 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 august 3, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-500.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:
07V306000 on 07/17/2007
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
01/04/2007 - 05/16/2007
Affected:
18,000
Defect:
Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. during the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
Consequence:
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Correction:
Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. the recall began on december 21, 2007. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-501.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:
07V316000 on 07/23/2007
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
10/31/2006 - 11/29/2007
Affected:
1,200
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with tuftrac rear suspensions, the center casting brackets may be out of specification. an out of square casting may have unacceptable stress in the bracket when it is installed and may cause it to crack in service.
Consequence:
The drive axle may not be held in position if a cracked bracket fractures completely. this will affect vehicle control and may cause a crash without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and castings that are out of specification will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-502.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:
07V335000 on 08/01/2007
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Manufactured:
11/30/2006 - 02/17/2007
Affected:
4,299
Defect:
On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. if the ignition switch is left on when fuel is added to the fuel- water separator at the factory or during a filter element change, a small flame may occur inside the filter cover.
Consequence:
The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the fuel filter date code and thermoswitch lot code to determine if they contain the suspect component free of charge. the recall began on october 4, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-508.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:
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:
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:
10V472000 on 10/11/2010
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
10/04/2006 - 05/11/2010
Affected:
58
Defect:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class m2, custom chassis mt45, s2 chassis, and stering acterra vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2006, through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. the software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
Consequence:
Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.
Correction:
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. the safety recall began on december 30, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-6.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.

2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 TSBs (29)

Bulletin:
SF378A
Component:
162810 structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Summary:
Freightliner - m2 hood hinge pivot brackets. models affected: specific freightliner business class m2 vehicles manufactured between march 19, 2007 and april 30, 2007. *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:
SB-54-261
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Freightliner: instructions to install the new rubber draw latch on the battery box. *rm
Bulletin:
SF-427-A-G
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Daimler truck service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the exhaust temperatures do not meet specifications. *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:
SF-453A-D
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Daimler trucks (freightliner): the instrument display panel, the coolant pump, and radiator on certain hybrid electric vehicles may require updates after inspection. *pe
Bulletin:
SF-447A
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Daimler truck (freightliner): on right hand steering assist ram, when suspension is extended, fully, it may contact front spring hanger casting, which may fracture ram ball stud. will replace right hand front spring hanger. *pe
Bulletin:
54-265
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Freightliner: the tree-wire low coolant level sensor (cas 700685 001) on some m2 vehicles built from 2007 to october 8, 2009, with cummins isb and isc engines, may develop an internal leak causing the engine light to illuminate and the engi
Bulletin:
16 TS-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
16ts15 epa07 and later power take-off (pto) dosing feature
Bulletin:
0120-17
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
0120-17 diagnostic test - engine oil leaks - oil developer method
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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