Freightliner Classic — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 14, 2020
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks equipped with "Fleet Engineer" mud flaps, the bracket for the mud flaps may partially cover the rear reflective tape. Canadian regulations require that reflective
Also affects: Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century
Freightliner Classic — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 4, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain trucks, the high-pressure fuel line at each injector may fatigue and fracture if a fastener at the end of the line is not properly connected. This would allow high press
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Classic — Brakes
High risk
Jan 17, 2008
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, the jam nuts on the brake pushrod between the pedal and the brake valve may not have been tightened during vehicle assembly. This could result in gradual loss in
Also affects: Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Classic — Steering
High risk
Dec 17, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, an incorrectly manufactured steering gear sector shaft may cause the steering to "stick or bind". This could severely restrict the steering turning angle, possib
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic Xl
Freightliner Classic — Other
High risk
Nov 7, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the fifth wheel hitch assembly's lever arm may have been incorrectly installed during the manufacturing process. The lever arm pivot bolt may have been over-tigh
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic Xl
Freightliner Classic — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 24, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, when the ignition key is in the 'ON' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized. If this pre-heater is energized while maintenance i
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Classic — Brakes
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Also affects: Sterling Acterra, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis
Freightliner Classic — Steering
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Classic — Suspension
High risk
Apr 19, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become proj
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 6900, Western Star 4900, Freightliner Condor, American Lafrance Metropolitan
Freightliner Classic — Engine
High risk
Feb 9, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar engine, the Variable Valve Actuation oil line (VVA line) used on 6 cylinder, 15L turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engi
Also affects: Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld120sd, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Classic — Suspension
High risk
Oct 18, 2005
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the rear spindles may fracture as a result of incorrect heat treat process during vehicle assembly. Rear spindle failure could allow the wheel, tire, and brake
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Classic — 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, Freightliner Business Class, Sterling L-Line, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Classic — Steering
High risk
Sep 14, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the front hubs may fracture and allow the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. This could cause a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Fld, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Classic — 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, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic Xl
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