1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS
6 recalls, 3 complaints - 7 TSBs
03V246000 Jul 10, 2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-745-5219.
02V108001 Apr 10, 2002
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR BRAND 12" X 4" DCM DRUM PARKING BRAKE, THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO THE FLANGE YOKE ARE TOO LARGE AND CAN INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY DISENGAGE.
Consequence
IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ATTACHING BOLTS WITH THE CORRECT SIZE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2002. 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 SHO... Read more
00V357000 Nov 3, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD THAT ACTIVATES THE SERVICE BRAKES COULD FRACTURE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD.
00V232002 Aug 7, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
99V065000 Mar 29, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENDIX ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVES MAY BE PLUMBED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES, WHEN IN THE ABS MODE, TO NOT MODULATE AS INTENDED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVE SUPPLY AND OUTLET PORT FOR CORRECT PLUMBING AND RE-PLUMB IF NECESSARY.
98V052000 Mar 4, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH 26" 8-BLADE METAL ENGINE COOLING FANS. THE FAN BLADES CAN FATIGUE CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN.
Consequence
IF THE FAN BLADE BREAKS WHILE A PERSON WAS WORKING IN THE ENGINE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FANS WITH FANS WHICH ARE MORE DURABLE.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
STRUCTURE
Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
REAR PASSENGER DOORS OF FREIGHTLINER "BUSINESS CLASS" TRUCK COME UNLATCHED AND OPEN UP DURING OPERATION DOWN THE ROAD. THERE ARE ALSO INCIDENTS OF THE TRUCKS PARKING AT CERTAIN ANGLES WHERE THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN UP AT ALKL. THIS HAPPENS ON BOTH FL80 CHASSIED FIRE TRUCKS. CRACKS IN THE ROOF STR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 15, 2003
Incident date: Dec 18, 1988
LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE PADS, LOCKED UP CALIPERS, ACTUAL LOSS OF WHEEL CALIPERS WHEN BACKING UP, INCONSISTANT BRAKE WEAR, EQUALIZER WARNING SWITCH N/A FOR MASTER CYLINDER, DATE LISTED IS FIRST OCCURANCE, ALMOST WENT OVER STEEP 40 FOOT DROPOFF DUE TO SWITCH N/A IN MOUNTAINS ON SLICK ROAD. *NLM
PARKING BRAKE
Mar 15, 2003
Incident date: Dec 18, 1988
LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE PADS, LOCKED UP CALIPERS, ACTUAL LOSS OF WHEEL CALIPERS WHEN BACKING UP, INCONSISTANT BRAKE WEAR, EQUALIZER WARNING SWITCH N/A FOR MASTER CYLINDER, DATE LISTED IS FIRST OCCURANCE, ALMOST WENT OVER STEEP 40 FOOT DROPOFF DUE TO SWITCH N/A IN MOUNTAINS ON SLICK ROAD. *NLM
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS
7 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| 107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 1 |
| 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
sb2028
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
sb2032
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
sb2056
Feb 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
sb2057
Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
SB-33-24
Apr 1, 2009
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
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
SB-33-24
Apr 1, 2009
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
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
SB-33-24
Apr 1, 2009
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA02036
Opened: Dec 11, 2002 , Closed: Jan 26, 2004
ABS CORROSION EXTENDS STOPPING DIST
THE TONE RING TOOTH PROFILE OF AN UNCOATED HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE DEGRADES AFTER EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS.WHEN THE TONE RING TOOTH PROFILE HAS DEGRADED IN FREIGHTLINER VEHICLES, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES RELIABLY TO WARN THE OPERATOR TO HAVE THE ABS SYSTEM SERVICED.IN RESPONSE TO ODI... Read more
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS across all model years (1991, 2003).
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Total Recalls
18
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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