2007 Freightliner Fld
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
10 recalls name the 2007 Freightliner Fld. Newest first.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
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 (dtna) IS recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and M2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy IS released. dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall IS asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. the plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. the safety recall began on may 7, 2010. 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.
Remedy
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.
Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. a defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and replace the defective valves free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2006 to freightliner, sterling, and fccc owners. thomas built mailed letters to owners beginning july 27, 2006. this recall has been superseded (replaced) by recall 07v302 (fl-504).
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Insecure fifth wheel latching
On november 19, 2007, freightliner filed defect report 07v-530 which outlines a safety recall program to notify the affected owners and correct the affected vehicles.
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
- 10151452fp00020 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- 10146290If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Label or OWI." Fillout the form, then select "Review."
- 10141836sb2063 20-63 - Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13/DD15/DD16 Only
- 10141814ssb3312 Tapacubos flojos en ejes Rockwell FF?981
- 10141760sb54296 Fuel Level Sending Unit RetrofitB
- 10141755sb54202 Rerouting the DDEC IV Relative-Humidity-Sensor Harness
- 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
- 10141694sb2053 New Stainless Steel Lower Radiator Tubes
- 10141693sb2052 Horton Drivemaster Fan Clutch Hub Bearings
- 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
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