2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
The 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY, potentially affecting up to 10,116 vehicles.
Recall 03V112000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
| 5,716 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Consequence: SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Recall 01V189001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 4,400 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Consequence: WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2001. 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY.
Safety Rating for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ssb2623 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ssb2623 Localización de averías de la palanca SmartShift de Freightliner
SF237A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AMEND ANTIFREEZE CONCENTRATION TO CORRECT FREEZE POINT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY (current)
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 1 complaint
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints