2005 Freightliner Fld
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 Freightliner Fld. Newest first.
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. the plastic low pressure fuel line between engine…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. this service will be performed free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Daimler trucks IS recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An oil leak may result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks IS working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Daimler trucks IS recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. a fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
Remedy
High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. the recall began on july 9, 2008. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 injuries
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body › Door
TL* the contact owns a 2005 freightliner fld. While driving various speeds, the front driver and passenger side doors independently opened without warning. As a result, the contact fell out of the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to both shoulders and back, which required medical attention.…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 freightliner fld. While driving various speeds, the front driver and passenger side doors independently opened without warning. As a result, the contact fell out of the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to both shoulders and back, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the doors were too small for the cabin and would to be replaced with the right size. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.
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.
- 10195659SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
- 10192961New H02 and H03 A/C lines.
- 10187830Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications. Camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and Jake Brake lash are all very important specifications that must be followed closely in order to optimize the performance and service life of any Detroit Diesel engine.
- 10164491Technical Solution for finding Bill of Material
- 10163599Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- 10156370Technical Publications Ordering
- 10156368Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 10151617Service Bulletin 9812- Cab Surface Repair
- 10151615Service Bulletin 9816- DuPont? Imron Elite
- 10151614Service Bulletin 9810- Chassis Paint Usage
- 10151613Service Bulletin 9817- Paint Supplier Change
- 10151533Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember
- 10141814ssb3312 Tapacubos flojos en ejes Rockwell FF?981
- 10141760sb54296 Fuel Level Sending Unit RetrofitB
- 10141755sb54202 Rerouting the DDEC IV Relative-Humidity-Sensor Harness
- 10141754sb54201 Gauge Dial and Backlighting Mismatch, MBE4000
- 10141753sb54194 Required Maintenance for Freightliner-Branded and Delco Cassette Players
- 10141752sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB
- 10141750sb54109 RAMI Antenna
- 10141732sb4267 Brake Shimmy?Meritor SteeLite X30? Brake Drum with Excessive RunoutB
- 10141706sb2068 Conventional Fully-Formulated Coolant with SCA Color Change
- 10141702sb2063 Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13 DD15 DD16 Only
- 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
- 10141690sb2049 Fan Shroud Modification
- 10141675sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
- 10141674sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
- 10141672sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
- 10141647fp47019 25-Inch Diameter Fuel Tanks
- 10130329Some vehicles may have been incorrectly shimmed at the factory, and may lean slightly to the right or left. While this does not affect the operation of the vehicle, it may be visually unpleasing to many customers.
- 1012970812-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
- 1012970714TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
- 1012970615TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
- 1012970515TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
- 1012970415TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter
- 1012969715CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
- 1012969615CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink 8.02
- 1012966115-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs
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