2002 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 18 TSBs
02V337000 Dec 17, 2002
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCK-TRACTOR MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONMET SIMPLEX STATIONARY OR SLIDING FIFTH-WHEEL, THE CLINCH PINS THAT RETAIN THE FIFTH-WHEEL PIVOT PINS MAY NOT BE FULLY INSTALLED.
Consequence
THE FIFTH WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FIFTH WHEEL TO VERIFY THE CORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE CLINCH PIN AND PIVOT PIN. MISSING PINS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REM... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 2 |
TIRES
Mar 22, 2010
Incident date: Feb 11, 2009
2002 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL UNIT LOST HIS LEFT FRONT STEER TIRE. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0285-89 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF
TIRES
Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Sep 20, 2005
LEFT FRONT TIRE DEFLATED DAMAGING 2002 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL'S FENDER (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *TS *NM
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
18 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
sb2031
Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
sb2059
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
sb2058
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
sb2057
Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
sb2056
Feb 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
sb2051
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
sb2047
Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2047 Plastic Surge Tank Supersession
sb2034
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
sb2032
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
sb2028
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
sb2027
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
sb2026
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
sb2024
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
sb2021
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
sb2020
Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
sb2002
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
sb2001
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
OlFL685 TBB
Aug 1, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
OlFL685 TBB Interim-US TBB Emergency Door Handles
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE90074
Opened: Apr 10, 1990 , Closed: Aug 7, 1990
BATTERY CABLE SHORTS
There is no summary currently available
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL across all model years (1975, 2002).
39
Total Recalls
118
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
16
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2002 (current) | 1 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |