2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
The 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, potentially affecting up to 2,000 vehicles.
Recall 03V227000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 2,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCK TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
Consequence: IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET PINS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2.
Safety Rating for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
04TS-43REV4 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Revised 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.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 0 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (current)
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 0 complaints
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 0 complaints
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 1 complaint
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 8 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 10 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 FL-70 — 50 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER MT — 39 total complaints