2001 Freightliner FLN: recalls and complaints

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1. 08V137000Received 25 Mar 2008. 28,764 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class m2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. These axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 8, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-527. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jan 2009.

2. 02V336000Received 13 Dec 2002. 145 units.

   Power Train / Driveline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16t series drivelines.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If pieces of the yoke separate, the debris can represent a potential hzard to people outside the vheicle and to other passing vehicles.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. Owner notification began on january 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-405. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jan 2003.

3. 01V085001Received 12 Mar 2001. 1,350 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes and a durapark park brake system manufactured by arvinmeritor. Air is entering the hydraulic rear brake cylinders through an unknown path and the rear self-adjusting brakes may not be operating properly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This results in spongy or soft feel to the brake pedal and a loss of rear braking capability.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU and inspect the brake pedal for proper travel. If excessive travel is detected, the brake system will be bled and rear brakes adjusted. As an interim measure, freightliner will notify all owners to have their vehicles inspected to assure proper function of the brake system. This will include adjusting and bleeding the brakes. Also, owners will be instructed that on a regular basis they should do several hard brake applications while stopped. This will exercise the self-adjusting system and if they observe a low or spongy brake pedal they will be instructed to take their vehicle in for additional service. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-285. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Mar 2002.

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10. 199912
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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2001 Freightliner FLN?

30,259 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

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

NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for the Freightliner FLN, model years 1990 to 2008. 3 of them name the 2001 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2001 Freightliner FLN open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.