2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
The 2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC LEFT FRONT STEER TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE LEFT FENDER, BUMPER AND HOOD WERE DAMAGED. *NM
ENGINE'S HYDRAULIC PUMP AND FAN FAILED. AS A RESULT, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMOKED BECAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATED. NO FIRE REPORTED. *AK
NO ACCIDENT - NO EVENT - JUST NORMAL DRIVING - STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE CAB UNIT - CLASS 8 VEHICLE - NOW UNSAFE - NOT ROAD WORTHY - 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE - MANUFACTURER AWARE OF PREVIOUS INCIDENTS WITH SAME DAMAGES TO STRUCTURE - NOT WILLING TO REPAIR UNIT. *AK
COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE TURBO CHARGER ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE, THE LIQUID DRIPPED THROUGH THE PIPES WHICH CAUSED FUMES TO ESCAPE IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE.*JB
COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE TURBO CHARGER ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE, THE LIQUID DRIPPED THROUGH THE PIPE WHICH CAUSED FUMES TO ESCAPE INTO THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
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Safety Rating for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 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 — 3 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC (current)
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC — 2 complaints
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