2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
The 2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC has received a total of 3 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC, 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LUG NUTS WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO FALL OF WHILE DRIVING.*JB
AXLE #1 LEFT SIDE FRONT SPRING HANGER MOUNTING BOLTS LOOSE RESULTING IN SHIFTING OF AXLE. NLM
AXLE #1 LEFT SIDE FRONT SPRING HANGER MOUNTING BOLTS LOOSE RESULTING IN SHIFTING OF AXLE. NLM
Safety Rating for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — 1 complaint
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — 2 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — 1 complaint
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC (current)
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — 7 complaints
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — 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