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2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 5 TSBs

03V112000 Mar 21, 2003
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Consequence
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547... Read more
5,716 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
01V189001 Jun 14, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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.
Consequence
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2001. 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
4,400 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY

5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
sb0036 Jul 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
ssb2623 Feb 26, 2018
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ssb2623 Localizacion de averias de la palanca SmartShift de Freightliner
ssb2623 Feb 26, 2018
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ssb2623 Localizacion de averias de la palanca SmartShift de Freightliner
SF237A Jan 1, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AMEND ANTIFREEZE CONCENTRATION TO CORRECT FREEZE POINT. *TT
SF230AC Dec 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FIELD SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR VEHICLES WITH THE CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPING RUBBING AGAINST THE ENGINE TUNNEL WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SEVERE LOAD. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE07047 Opened: Sep 14, 2007 , Closed: Nov 19, 2007
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2006
INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHING
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007, FREIGHTLINER FILED DEFECT REPORT 07V-530 WHICH OUTLINES A SAFETY RECALL PROGRAM TO NOTIFY THE AFFECTED OWNERS AND CORRECT THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY across all model years (1997, 2015).

57 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2015 1 0 View
2014 3 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 6 0 View
2007 5 0 View
2006 5 0 View
2005 4 1 View
2004 2 0 View
2003 2 0 View
2001 (current) 2 0
2000 7 0 View
1999 9 0 View
1998 6 0 View
1997 1 0 View

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