Freightliner Fld — 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 Fld — Brakes
High risk
May 17, 2019
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain trucks were built with air reservoir tanks that are too small in relation to the size of the air brake chambers. Canadian regulations require enough air reservoir capacity
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Fld — Other
High risk
Nov 21, 2011
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with an MBE4000 (EPA07) engine, the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/
Also affects: Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Fld — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 19, 2011
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the plastic low-pressure fuel line between the engine-mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a diesel fuel leak. The location of the leak is unlike
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Fld — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 5, 2009
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain trucks, the plastic low-pressure fuel line may fatigue crack and leak. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot engine surface and cause a fire, which could result in pro
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Sterling 9500
Freightliner Fld — Engine
High risk
Sep 22, 2009
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar C15 engine, the Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) oil line may wear against the P-clip retaining the oil line. An oil leak could result
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado, Sterling A-Line
Freightliner Fld — 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 Classic, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Fld — 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, Freightliner Classic Xl
Freightliner Fld — 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
Freightliner Fld — 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, Freightliner Classic Xl
Freightliner Fld — Brakes
High risk
Jun 13, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, a defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake. This could cause the vehicle to roll
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Cargo, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Sterling Acterra
Freightliner Fld — 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 Fld — 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 Classic, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Fld — 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 Classic
Freightliner Fld — 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 Classic, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Fld — Heater And Defroster
High risk
May 10, 2005
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, burner tubes in the Webasto DBW 2010 Scholastic coolant heater may begin deteriorating at an accelerated rate and could fail. Burner tube failure could result
Also affects: Thomas Built Fs65 School Bus, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Fld — Brakes
High risk
Dec 8, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the jam nuts on the brake pushrod between the pedal and the brake valve may not have been tightened, which could cause the brake pedal pushrod to become misadj
Freightliner Fld — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 8, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, bolt holes located on the earwork of the drive shaft male yoke were manufactured with an oversized thread diameter. This condition allows the bolts used in the
Also affects: Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Sterling At9500, Sterling Lt9500, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Fld — 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 Business Class, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Flb
Freightliner Fld — 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
Freightliner Fld — Other
High risk
Dec 18, 2002
Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996
Certain vehicles may fail to meet the gladhand release timing requirements due to the possible omission of a quick release valve. Correction: No correction required since release t
Freightliner Fld — 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 Business Class, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fl112, Freightliner Fl80
Freightliner Fld — 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 Business Class, Freightliner Cargo
Freightliner Fld — Electrical
High risk
Apr 4, 2002
Model years: 2001
On certain trucks a capacitor in the power line carrier (PLC) filter can ignite when subject to reverse polarity electrical spikes. The PLC filter is located inside the left side f
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Condor, Sterling A-Line
Freightliner Fld — 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 Fld — 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 Business Class, Freightliner Century, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra
Freightliner Fld — Suspension
High risk
May 10, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain trucks equipped with Chalmers suspensions may suffer torque rod eye to tube weld failure which may cause a lack of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will replace the tor
Also affects: Freightliner Fln, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra, Sterling L-Line, Western Star 4800
Freightliner Fld — Steering
High risk
Apr 6, 2001
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by TRW. The suspect tie rods contain 24-DL model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a bel
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Motor Coach Chassis, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef, Western Star 4900, Western Star 4800, Western Star 5900
Freightliner Fld — Steering
High risk
Sep 26, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the TRW tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearing that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fln, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fs65, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt45
Freightliner Fld — 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 Business Class, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Flc112, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fs65 School Bus Chassis
Freightliner Fld — 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 Business Class, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Fld — 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 Business Class, Freightliner Century, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Fld — Engine
High risk
Aug 10, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles equipped with Caterpillar engines, EATON Auto Shift transmissions and an Auto Retarder in Cruise option, if the driver initiates a downshift when the cruise con
Also affects: Freightliner Flc, Freightliner Fln, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Fld — Suspension
High risk
Aug 9, 1999
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension axle clamps may fracture, allowing the rear axle to shift. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a possible crash without prior
Also affects: Freightliner Fln, Sterling Lt7500
Freightliner Fld — Suspension
High risk
Nov 13, 1997
Model years: 1996
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLES. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS. CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL
Also affects: Freightliner Flb, Freightliner Flc
Freightliner Fld — Brakes
High risk
Feb 13, 1997
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER BORE AND PLUNGER DUE TO THE INTRUSION OF WATER AND ROAD SALTS. ACCUMULATED CORROSION AND WATER INTRUSION CAN RESULT IN THE PLUNG
Freightliner Fld — Engine
High risk
Jan 28, 1997
Model years: 1993, 1994
VARIOUS COMPONENT FAILURE MODES, COMBINED WITH CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FAN CLUTCH AND ITS BEARINGS, CAN CAUSE THE FAN CLUTCH BEARINGS TO FAIL PREMATURELY RESULTING IN A LOCKED FAN.
Also affects: Freightliner Fla, Freightliner Flb
Freightliner Fld — Engine
High risk
Oct 21, 1996
Model years: 1996
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIMIZED IDLE FEATURE. IF THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON AND THE FUSE FOR THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) POWER FEED LINE IS REMOVED OR BURNED OUT, uNI
Also affects: Freightliner Century
Freightliner Fld — 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 Business Class, Freightliner Flb, Freightliner Flc
Freightliner Fld — Structure
High risk
May 16, 1995
Model years: 1994
THE GLASS IN THE SWING-OUT SIDE WINDOW MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME. GLASS FALLING FROM A HEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 120 INCHES COULD REPRESENT A HAZARD. CORRECTION: SWING-OUT SIDE WIN
Also affects: Freightliner Flb
Freightliner Fld — Brakes
High risk
May 3, 1995
Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL WABCO SYSTEM SAVER 1000 AIR DRYERS. IN AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS REQUIRING A LARGE VOLUME OF AIR TO PASS THROUGH THE DRYER IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME,
Also affects: Freightliner Mb60, Freightliner Fl70, Freightliner Fll, Freightliner Flb, Freightliner Fl80
Freightliner Fld — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 3, 1994
Model years: 1993
ROCKWELL U-JOINTS, WHEN LOCATED IN THE INTERAXLE POSITION OF TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE FREIGHTLINER AIRLINER SUSPENSION MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGES. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVELINE TO F
Also affects: Freightliner Fla, Freightliner Flb
Freightliner Fld — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 30, 1991
Model years: 1991
THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS MAY FAIL AT LOW MILEAGE RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN DIMINISHED VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE
Also affects: Freightliner Fla, Freightliner Flc
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