2018 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
0 recalls, 2 complaints - 25 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 21, 2021
Incident date: Sep 1, 2020
The contact owns a 2018 FREIGHTLINER XC-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:20V404000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) and 21E032 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a r... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jun 21, 2021
Incident date: Sep 1, 2020
The contact owns a 2018 FREIGHTLINER XC-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:20V404000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) and 21E032 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a r... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
25 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
19-012WP
Sep 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Policy Letter to communicate remarketing handling cap for Detroit DT12 Transmission.
19-013WI
Sep 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program
19-010WI
Sep 3, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
19-008WI
Aug 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
19-009WI
Aug 5, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
DOC-1034452
Aug 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components and systems not owned by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
sb46056
Jun 5, 2019
010000 STEERING
Forward Chassis Wiring Harness
fp46907
Apr 30, 2019
010000 STEERING
Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
sb9810 Chassis P
Oct 18, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin 9810- Chassis Paint Usage
sb9817 Paint Sup
Oct 18, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin 9817- Paint Supplier Change
sb3125 AirLiner
Aug 14, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember
fp00020
May 1, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
fp00020 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
fp00020
May 1, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Label or
sb2053
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2053 New Stainless Steel Lower Radiator Tubes
sb2052
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2052 Horton Drivemaster Fan Clutch Hub Bearings
sb0175
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb0175 Replacing Drive Belts on MBE4000 EnginesB
sb0006
Feb 1, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
sb0006 Freightliner Courtesy Engineering PolicyB
sb4641
Jul 17, 2017
010000 STEERING
Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
SS1032974
Jul 11, 2017
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
sb54296
Jun 17, 2017
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
sb0002
Jun 17, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Publications Ordering
sb54296
Jun 17, 2017
074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
sb9815
Jan 1, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
sb9815 Paint Finish Standards
33-28
Sep 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
33-28 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
35-30
Sep 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
35-30 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Drive Hubs
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 (current) | 0 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 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 |