TSB: FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY, CORONADO (2010–2015)

Bulletin SF516A — January 1, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSF516A
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER
ModelsARGOSY, CORONADO
Model Years2010–2015
Date IssuedJanuary 1, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAJuly 7, 2016
ComponentSUSPENSION:REAR
Vehicles Affected48 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Freightliner Argosy and Coronado Axle Tower Brackets Certain vehicles may have an incorrect transverse torque rod tower bracket installed on the rear most drive axle. An incorrect axle tower bracket results in poor alignment of the tran

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2015 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2015 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2015 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2015 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2015 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2015 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2015 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2015 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2014 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2014 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2014 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2014 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2014 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2014 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2014 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2014 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2013 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2013 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2013 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2013 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2013 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2013 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2013 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2013 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2012 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2012 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2012 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2012 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2012 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2012 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2012 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2012 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2011 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2011 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2011 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2011 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2011 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2011 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2011 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2011 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2010 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2010 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2010 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 2010 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2010 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2010 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2010 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2010 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized FREIGHTLINER dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SF516A) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.