2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall

Campaign:
03V227000 on 06/18/2003
Component:
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Manufactured:
09/02/1999 - 04/13/2003
Affected:
2,000
Defect:
On certain truck tractors equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Consequence:
If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. owner notification began november 12, 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 jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-411.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 TSBs (23)

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:
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:
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:
sb2036
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Sb2036 use and maintenance guidelines for extended-life coolants
Bulletin:
sb2037
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Sb2037 interference between the upper radiator pipe and hood
Bulletin:
sb2040
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Sb2040 new-style coolant hose clamps available
Bulletin:
sb2044
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Sb2044 radiator strut rod bracket
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:
54-280
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
54-280 - video available for servicing apex 150 sealed 16-pin connectors
Bulletin:
26-50
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
26-50 - m2 shift cable noise, allison transmissions
Bulletin:
35-30
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
35-30 - bearing spacer replacement, conmet preset drive hubs
Bulletin:
33-28
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
33-28 - bearing spacer replacement, conmet preset steer hubs
Bulletin:
sb9815
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Sb9815 paint finish standards
Bulletin:
sb83155
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Sb83155 espar service information
Bulletin:
sb4932
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Sb4932 def gauge reading incorrectly
Bulletin:
sb31037
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
With the start of production on february 12, 2018, the fasteners used to assemble airliner rear suspension crossmembers changed. the forward-suspension crossmember will assembled with 5/8-18 fasteners and the rear-suspension (bogie) crossme
Bulletin:
sb31038
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
The right-hand cab panel on new cascadia can come into contact with the right-hand chassis-side fairing when making a left turn. this contact can result in an audible popping noise, paint-damage to the rocker panel and damage to the back-si
Bulletin:
sb88048
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
A new design for the m2 grille went into prduction on february 5, 2018. the hood design has also changed slightly to accommodate a different grille fastening strategy. the old grille and hood part part numbers will no longer be produced, an

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