2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
The 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE.
Recalls for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY, potentially affecting up to 262,537 vehicles.
Recall 20V214000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 63,175 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 09V366000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 25,362 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 07V302000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 75,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV...
Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT...
View full details →Recall 07V530000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 38,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 06V190000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 61,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE CAB POWER DISTRIBUTION MODEL (PDM) MAY BE MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence: IF THE PROTECTIVE COVER IS MISSING OR NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ANY WATER INTRUSION FROM AN OPEN WINDOW OR WINDSHIELD LEAK MAY SEEP THROUGH THE UPPER DASH COVER SEAM AND DRIP ONTO THE PDM. WATER ON THE PDM CIRCUITS MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY.
Safety Rating for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 1 complaint
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY (current)
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2011 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