TSB: FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (2000–2008)

Bulletin FSB-54-224 — August 1, 2008

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDFSB-54-224
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER
ModelsBUSINESS CLASS M2
Model Years2000–2008
Date IssuedAugust 1, 2008
Date Added to NHTSAJanuary 7, 2009
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Vehicles Affected36 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 TRUCKS: NEW SEVERE DUTY TAILLIGHT AND TRAILER PDMS (POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULES).FOR REPLACING EXISTING PDMS ON TRUCKS. THE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS PROTECT AGAINST WATER AND DUST INTRUSION. *PE

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2008 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2008 160000 STRUCTURE
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2008 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2007 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2007 160000 STRUCTURE
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2007 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2006 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2006 160000 STRUCTURE
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2006 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2005 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2005 160000 STRUCTURE
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2005 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2004 160000 STRUCTURE
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2004 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2004 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2003 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2003 160000 STRUCTURE
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2003 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2002 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2002 160000 STRUCTURE
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2002 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2001 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2001 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2001 160000 STRUCTURE
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2000 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2000 160000 STRUCTURE
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2000 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

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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 (FSB-54-224) 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.