2008 Freightliner Classic: recalls and complaints

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• 07V59200021 Dec 2007Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector
• 07V53000013 Nov 2007Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 07V3350002 Aug 2007Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
• 07V30600018 Jul 2007Steering
• 07V30200016 Jul 2007Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

1. 07V592000Received 21 Dec 2007. 220 units.

   Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Freightliner is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-519. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Apr 2008.

2. 07V530000Received 13 Nov 2007. 38,000 units.

   Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2008.

3. 07V335000Received 2 Aug 2007. 4,299 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. If the ignition switch is left on when fuel is added to the fuel- water separator at the factory or during a filter element change, a small flame may occur inside the filter cover.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the fuel filter date code and thermoswitch lot code to determine if they contain the suspect component free of charge. The recall began on october 4, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-508. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Oct 2007.

4. 07V306000Received 18 Jul 2007. 18,000 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, RV motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. The recall began on december 21, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Dec 2007.

5. 07V302000Received 16 Jul 2007. 75,000 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jan 2008.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19960
2. 19980
3. 19990
4. 20001
5. 20010
6. 20031
7. 20042
8. 20053
9. 20064
10. 20076
11. 20085

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Freightliner Classic?

135,519 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner Classic have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the Freightliner Classic, model years 1996 to 2008. 5 of them name the 2008 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Freightliner Classic open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.