On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. missing pins will be replaced. owner notification began november 15, 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.
2002 freightliner conventional unit lost his left front steer tire. *bf ohio traffic crash report #10-0285-89 updated 05/03/10 *bf
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Tires
Left front tire deflated damaging 2002 freightliner conventional's fender (ohio traffic crash report). *ts *nm
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