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2009 FREIGHTLINER S2

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 22 TSBs

08V602000 Nov 19, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 15,686 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 FCCC AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2005 AND MAY 2008 EQUIPPED WITH A CERTAIN BRAKE LAMP AIR PRESSURE SWITCH. THE CONTACTS IN THE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR THE LOW CURRENT BRAKE LAMP SIGNAL TO THE CHASSIS ECU MA... Read more
Consequence
INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS WOULD NOT PROVIDE A SIGNAL TO FOLLOWING DRIVERS THAT THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712 OR THOMAS BUILT BUSES AT 1-336-889-4871.
15,686 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2

22 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING2
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR1
020000 SUSPENSION1
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR1
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS1
FSB-33-05 Sep 1, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FREIGHTLINER: THE BEARING SPACER IS BEING REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE, BASED ON RECOMMENDATION FROM CONMET, WHENEVER A HUB IS REMOVED. MODEL S2, WALK IN VAN, SHUTTLE BUS. NO YEARS LISTED.
SB-42-19 Jul 1, 2013
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
FREIGHTLINER: AN ISSUE WITH THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BENDIX AIR DISC BRAKES WHERE ABS SENSOR WIRES MELTS, BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILS TO PROPERLY OPERATE DUE TO VENT HOLE IN BOTTOM NOT OPENING, CALIPERS COATED WITH RED OR BRIGHT ORANGE DUST AND TAPPED
SB-42-19 Jul 1, 2013
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
FREIGHTLINER: AN ISSUE WITH THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BENDIX AIR DISC BRAKES WHERE ABS SENSOR WIRES MELTS, BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILS TO PROPERLY OPERATE DUE TO VENT HOLE IN BOTTOM NOT OPENING, CALIPERS COATED WITH RED OR BRIGHT ORANGE DUST AND TAPPED
sbu4907 Feb 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
sbu4907 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly
FSB-49-7 Sep 1, 2012
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FREIGHTLINER: DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) MAY CRYSTALLIZE, WHEN SITTING FOR AN EXTENDED LENGTH OF TIME, IN TANK, AROUND FLOAT, POSSIBLY CAUSING IT TO STICK, ON DEF LEVEL SENDING UNIT TUBE AND NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. *PE
FSB-49-7 Sep 1, 2012
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FREIGHTLINER: DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) MAY CRYSTALLIZE, WHEN SITTING FOR AN EXTENDED LENGTH OF TIME, IN TANK, AROUND FLOAT, POSSIBLY CAUSING IT TO STICK, ON DEF LEVEL SENDING UNIT TUBE AND NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. *PE
35-8 Feb 1, 2012
105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
FREIGHTLINER: LUBRICATING THE WHEEL BEARING, DRIVE AXLES. *JS
35-8 Feb 1, 2012
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER: LUBRICATING THE WHEEL BEARING, DRIVE AXLES. *JS
SB-54-42 Jan 1, 2012
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
FREIGHTLINER LLC: A WIRING MODIFICATION IS REQUIRED WHEN REPLACING THE CHASSIS MODULE. CHASSIS MODUEL REPLACEMENT INFORMATION. *RM UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE
GI-54-44 Sep 1, 2011
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
FREIGHTLINER: THE CYCLING OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXHIBITS AN UNINTENDED CYCLE. *PE
SB-35-08 May 1, 2011
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
FREIGHTLINER: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO LUBRICATE THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON A REAR DRIVE AXLE. *RM
TB-54-37 Feb 1, 2011
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER: THERE MAY BE WATER CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES AND THERE IS A PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS NORMAL OR NOT. *RM
TB-54-37 Feb 1, 2011
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
FREIGHTLINER: THERE MAY BE WATER CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES AND THERE IS A PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS NORMAL OR NOT. *RM
54-41 Feb 1, 2011
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER LLC: THERE IS A NEW HEADLAMP BULB SOCKET FOR VEHICLES. *RM
SB-31-4 Dec 1, 2010
020000 SUSPENSION
STERLING TRUCK: AIRLINER SUSPENSION SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBER. SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSS MEMBERS ARE AN IMPROVED, MORE DURABLE SERVICE REPLACEMENT FOR FIVE PIECE WELDED CROSS MEMBERS, OR BOLTED FIVE PIECE SERVICE CROSS MEM
SB-32-10 Sep 1, 2010
022132 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS
FREIGHTLINER LLC: TROUBLESHOOTING FOR A MISALIGNMENT OF THE SUSPENSION AIR SPRINGS. *RM
TSB-42-18 Aug 1, 2010
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
FREIGHTLINER: AIR LINE AND HOSE RUBBING. SEVERAL AIR LINES AND HOSES ARE RUBBING BRACKETS AND OTHER CHASSIS COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NO MODEL YEARS ARE LISTED. *PE
SB-42-17 Jan 1, 2010
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
FREIGHTLINER: AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT (AMU) REPLACEMENT. BEGINNING 4/10, CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES OR HYDRAULIC BRAKES WITH AIR OPTIONS, WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ACCESSORY AIR VALVE ASSEMBLY (AAVA). AAVA WILL TAKE THE PLACE OF THE CUR
SB-82-1 Mar 1, 2009
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
FREIGHTLINER: WIPERS MAY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN LOW SPEED MODE DURING VERY HARD RAIN, SNOW, AND ICE. OPERATOR HAS TO USE HIGH SPEED MODE UNTIL IGNITION SWITCH HAS CYCLED. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-82-1 Mar 1, 2009
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
FREIGHTLINER: WIPERS MAY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN LOW SPEED MODE DURING VERY HARD RAIN, SNOW, AND ICE. OPERATOR HAS TO USE HIGH SPEED MODE UNTIL IGNITION SWITCH HAS CYCLED. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-82-1 Mar 1, 2009
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
FREIGHTLINER: WIPERS MAY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN LOW SPEED MODE DURING VERY HARD RAIN, SNOW, AND ICE. OPERATOR HAS TO USE HIGH SPEED MODE UNTIL IGNITION SWITCH HAS CYCLED. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-42-16 Jan 1, 2008
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER: RESERVOIR INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CHECK VALVE. CONTAMINATION IN THE WE/SECONDARY RESERVOIR, P/N 12-15476-000, MAY CAUSE THE INLINE CHECK VALVE TO BECOME CLOGGED OR STUCK CLOSED. THIS CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT AIR BUILDUP. INCLU

FREIGHTLINER S2 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER S2 across all model years (2005, 2009).

7 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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