2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
The 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 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 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, potentially affecting up to 57,334 vehicles.
Recall 08V137000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 28,764 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 28,764 MY 2001 THROUGH 2008 FCCC B2 AND FS65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, FCCC FB65 CONVENTIONAL BUSES, AND STERLING ACTERRA, FREIGHTLINER FLN, AND BUSINESS CLASS M2 HEAVY TRUCKS, BUILT FROM JANUARY 26, 2000, THROUGH MARCH 24, 2008, MANUFACTURED WITH ARVINMERITOR OR AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY 6,000 THROUGH 8,000 POUND FRONT AXLES UTILIZING A FOUR PIECE SPINDLE-NUT SET. THESE...
Consequence: CONTINUED OPERATION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 05V126000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 3,568 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KYS 4735-43782-02 ENGINE COOLING FANS AND BUILT ON CATERPILLAR 3126, C7, MBE906, MBE926, OR CUMMINS ISC ENGINES, THE STEEL FAN INSERT ON THE COOLING FANS CAN CRACK.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN FAN BREAKAGE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 04V272000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| 9,602 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 8,000 OR 6,000 POUND FRONT AXLES AND FOUR-PIECE SPINDLE NUT SETS, PREMATURE FRONT ,WHEEL BEARING WEAR MAY BE CAUSED BY INCONSISTENT BEARING ENDPLAY ADJUSTMENT.
Consequence: IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: THE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE OIL SEALS AND HUB CAP GASKETS ON BOTH SIDES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 04V205000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 14,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE TAPERED JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME LOOSE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR.
Consequence: IF SHIFT LEVER DETACHMENT OCCURS, THA ABILITY RO ACCELERATE OT MAINTAIN SPEED WILL BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-SECURE THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE TRANSMISSION USING THREADLOCK AND RE-TORQUING THE FASTENING BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 03V162000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 1,400 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES, THE AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT INTRODUCED WITH M2 TRUCKS INCLUDES A PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY (PSA) MODULE FOR THE LOW AIR PRESSURE INDICATOR AND STOP LAMP CONTROL FUNCTIONS. THE PSA MODULE COVER ALLOWS WATER INGRESSION THAT COULD CAUSE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH TO SHORT "ON." THE STOP LAMP SHORT CAN BE INTERMITTENT OR WITH THE KEY...
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE STOP LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE CONTINUALLY AND NOT ALLOW OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRESSURE WSWITCH A MODULE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2.
Safety Rating for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SS1033289 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Solution SS 1033289 BHM Fault Code SPN 524249 / FMI 7
01-93 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FREIGHTLINER: CUMMINS ISB DRIVE BELT JUMPING. THE POLY-V SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT MAY JUMP OFF ONE OR MORE OF THE PULLEYS DURING OPERATION. *PE
60118 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ADDING THE INTAKE HEATER TEELTALE TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNIT 3-M2 BUILT BETWEEN JUNE 2003 AND JULY 2003. *TT
2044 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR STRUT ROD BRACKET. *TT
54173 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ADDING M2 MARKER LIGHTS. *TT
54163 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CRUISE CONTROL AND / OR MARKER LIGHT PADDLE SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 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 — 0 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 0 complaints
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (current)
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 1 complaint
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 8 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 10 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 11 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 4 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