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Freightliner Business Class Recalls

19 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Freightliner Business Class, model years 1991–2005. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Freightliner Business Class — Steering High risk
Oct 5, 2005 Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the lower yoke on the steering shaft may have been incorrectly fabricated. If the splines of the steering shaft push through the lower yoke, the steering wheel
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Rv Chassis, Sterling L-Line, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Business Class — Fuel System High risk
May 10, 2005 Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISB diesel engine, the fuel lift pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition. Should the engine stal
Also affects: Freightliner Cargo, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fs65 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mb45 Shuttle Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mb55 Shuttle Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xb Shuttle Bus Chassis
Freightliner Business Class — Suspension High risk
Jun 17, 2004 Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain trucks equipped with 8,000 pound front axles, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead to premature bearing
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling Acterra
Freightliner Business Class — Suspension High risk
Jul 29, 2003 Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, manufacturing defects in the front axle unitized hubs may cause premature spalling of the wheel bearings. This condition will lead to eventual breakdown of the
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Flb, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Business Class — Other High risk
Jun 19, 2003 Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, fatigue cracks can initiate in the weld joining the bracket pin to its mounting flange on the fifth wheel assembly. Weld failures could lead to the loss of the
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl
Freightliner Business Class — Engine High risk
Feb 19, 2003 Model years: 2002
Certain trucks equipped with a 2002 Caterpillar 3126E engine and an HEP8 injection oil pump were assembled with out of specification pump components and may experience a high press
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Xc Chassis, Sterling Acterra, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Business Class — Brakes High risk
Jan 24, 2003 Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the 12" X 4" DCM Drum Parking Brake Assemblies were fastened to the brake flange yoke with 1.25" attaching bolts. These bolts may interfere with the actuator s
Also affects: Sterling Acterra
Freightliner Business Class — Brakes High risk
Nov 21, 2002 Model years: 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the hydraulic brake lines from the chassis mounted ABS modulator valve can be damaged by interference with the cab mounted auxiliary heater duct. Correction: D
Freightliner Business Class — Other High risk
Nov 21, 2002 Model years: 2002
On certain truck-tractor models equipped with ConMet Simplex stationary or sliding fifthwheels, the clinch pins that retain the fifthwheel pivot pins may not be fully installed. Co
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fl112, Freightliner Fl80, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Business Class — Steering High risk
Nov 1, 2002 Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
The TRW tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation
Also affects: American Lafrance Eagle, American Lafrance Metropolitan, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Cargo, Freightliner Century
Freightliner Business Class — Brakes High risk
Jan 2, 2002 Model years: 2002
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with Meritor Wabco pneumatic Antilock Brake System (ABS) Valve Packages. The assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Also affects: American Lafrance Metropolitan, Sterling Condor, Freightliner Riv, Freightliner Condor, Sterling Cargo
Freightliner Business Class — Brakes High risk
Jun 19, 2001 Model years: 2001
Certain 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. When the valve sti
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra
Freightliner Business Class — Brakes High risk
Dec 6, 2000 Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes may fracture. This could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Brake pedal pu
Freightliner Business Class — Powertrain High risk
Aug 30, 2000 Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the park pawl may have an out-of-flat condition that could prevent the park pawl from engaging. This condition could result in unintended movement and a vehicl
Freightliner Business Class — Brakes High risk
Aug 28, 2000 Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the Bendix ABS ECU misinterprets certain signals from wheel ends which can result in the temporary loss of braking capability on one or more wheel positions fo
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Flc112, Freightliner Fld, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fs65 School Bus Chassis
Freightliner Business Class — Suspension High risk
Jul 24, 2000 Model years: 2000
On certain trucks equipped with Accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 degree Tubeless One-Piece Demountable Rim, a fatigue crack could develop on the mounting ring butt-weld under severe loading
Also affects: Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Business Class — Suspension High risk
Apr 12, 2000 Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension springs may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly. If undetected, the rear end of the spring may separate from the v
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Business Class — Engine High risk
Mar 18, 1998 Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS B AND C SERIES ENGINES. THE FAN BLADES MAY EXPERIENCE STRESS LEVELS HIGHER THAN ANTICIPATED WHICH CAN CAUSE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY SEPAR
Freightliner Business Class — Brakes High risk
Jan 17, 1996 Model years: 1995
THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE GLADHAND CONNECTOR PLATES TO THE GLADHANDS MAY BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT. IF THE BOLTS FAIL, THEN THE GLADHAND CONNECTOR PLATE CAN BEC
Also affects: Freightliner Flb, Freightliner Flc, Freightliner Fld
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