2001 Freightliner Conventional
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
7 complaints2 involved a fire1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Engine · Equipment adaptive/mobility
This truck attempted to transport a boat. It arrived and was in complete poor condition and was unable to perform the service I paid for. The they refused to refund my money and left. Their equipment need to be inspected. They pose a grave danger to vessels, motorist and people around. *tr
- Tires
2001 freightliner conventional, unit 1 and 2 were traveling westbound on the ohio turnpike. unit 2 while traveling in the left lane was struck by debris from a blown tire from unit 1. unit 1 was traveling in the center lane. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0382-91)*jb
- Power train › Axle assembly
Brakes on the left rear wheel of the vehicle's trailer caught on fire.*mr the fire dept stated the rear brakes became hot and caught on fire due to lack of oil the trailer axle *cb *jb
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Air leak from brake system air hose connection axle.
- Fuel system, diesel
Fuel lift pump loses pressure over time causing integrated circuit in fuel system to fail to function. Driver of vehicle receives a warning light on dash,; the engine computer sometimes de-rates the engine and sometimes shuts off the engine. this has happened to one particular bus that shut off…
Fuel lift pump loses pressure over time causing integrated circuit in fuel system to fail to function. Driver of vehicle receives a warning light on dash,; the engine computer sometimes de-rates the engine and sometimes shuts off the engine. this has happened to one particular bus that shut off while driving down the road on a route. Bus taken to authorized dealership. If the dealership can reset the code and it doesn't fault, the vehicle IS returned to us claiming no problems exist. The bus then dies out again. Lift pump malfunction also damages injector pump. Shortly after having the lift pump replaced, the bus IS down again for an injector pump. at least 3 other school districts have also reported similar type incidents. We have a total of 36 units powered by the cummins isb225 engine. We are concerned that this will continue over time and that the manufacturer IS aware of the problem, but seldom does it get addressed with the first trip to the authorized dealer. Buses that don't have extended warranty coverage will begin to see more expensive bills for repair. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
2000/2001 freightliner school buses with the cat 3126 engine the injection pump high pressure oil feed line may burst causing engine failure or possible fire from spraying oil onto engine. We have had 16 occurances of this failure so far. One bus has had 2 failures.
- Service brakes, air
The rear brakes located on the trailer (no make/model of trailer provided) locked up and caught on fire, consumer suffered injury. (Ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10141699sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
- 10141698sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
- 10141697sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
- 10141696sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
- 10141692sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
- 10141688sb2047 Plastic Surge Tank Supersession
- 10141676sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
- 10141675sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
- 10141674sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
- 10141672sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
- 10141671sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
- 10141670sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
- 10141669sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
- 10141668sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
- 10141667sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
- 10141666sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
- 10141665sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
- 10140780OlFL685 TBB Interim-US TBB Emergency Door Handles
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