2009 Freightliner S2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2009 Freightliner S2. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2009 Freightliner S2. Newest first.
Daimler trucks IS recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. the contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ecu may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871.
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.
- 10140764sbu4907 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly
- 10054413Freightliner: the bearing spacer IS being replaced with a new one, based on recommendation from conmet, whenever a hub IS removed. Model S2, walk in van, shuttle bus. No years listed.
- 10053544Freightliner: an issue with thermal overload on bendix air disc brakes where ABS sensor wires melts, brake actuator fails to properly operate due to vent hole in bottom not opening, calipers coated with red or bright orange dust and tapped and/or guide pin boots melted or otherwise shows heat damage.
- 10046742Freightliner: diesel exhaust fluid (def) may crystallize, when sitting for an extended length of time, in tank, around float, possibly causing it to stick, on def level sending unit tube and needs to be cleaned.
- 10043806Freightliner: lubricating the wheel bearing, drive axles.
- 10041594Freightliner: the cycling of the windshield wipers exhibits an unintended cycle.
- 10039620Freightliner: instructions on how to lubricate the wheel bearings on a rear drive axle.
- 10039277Freightliner llc: a wiring modification IS required when replacing the chassis module. Chassis moduel replacement information. Updated 4/24/12.
- 10038348Freightliner: there may be water condensation inside the headlamp assemblies and there IS a procedure to determine whether it IS normal or not.
- 10038165Freightliner llc: there IS a new headlamp bulb socket for vehicles.
- 10037108Freightliner llc: troubleshooting for a misalignment of the suspension air springs.
- 10034784Freightliner: air line and hose rubbing. Several air lines and hoses are rubbing brackets and other chassis components in the engine compartment. No model years are listed.
- 10033169Freightliner: air management unit (amu) replacement. Beginning 4/10, chassis equipped with air brakes or hydraulic brakes with air options, will be equipped with an accessory air valve assembly (aava). Aava will take the place of the current air management unit (amu) used on the chassis. No model years listed.
- 10032687Freightliner: reservoir internal/external check valve. Contamination in the we/secondary reservoir, p/n 12-15476-000, may cause the inline check valve to become clogged or stuck closed. This can result in insufficient air buildup. Includes model school bus, shuttle bus and S2. No model years listed.
- 10031704Sterling truck: airliner suspension six piece bolted service crossmember. Six piece bolted service cross members are an improved, more durable service replacement for five piece welded cross members, or bolted five piece service cross members, to be used with steel frame rails. L line, a line, and acterra. No model years listed. Updated 4/4/11. Model S2. No model year.
- 10029524Freightliner: wipers may shut down while in low speed mode during very hard rain, snow, and ice. Operator has to use high speed mode until ignition switch has cycled. Model years unknown.
Every Freightliner S2 model year
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