2005 FREIGHTLINER S2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2
The 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2, potentially affecting up to 15,686 vehicles.
Recall 08V602000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 15,686 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 15,686 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 FCCC AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2005 AND MAY 2008 EQUIPPED WITH A CERTAIN BRAKE LAMP AIR PRESSURE SWITCH. THE CONTACTS IN THE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR THE LOW CURRENT BRAKE LAMP SIGNAL TO THE CHASSIS ECU MAY HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED BY SILICONE DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING INSULATING...
Consequence: INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS WOULD NOT PROVIDE A SIGNAL TO FOLLOWING DRIVERS THAT THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712 OR THOMAS BUILT BUSES AT 1-336-889-4871.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2.
Safety Rating for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-42-19 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
FREIGHTLINER: AN ISSUE WITH THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BENDIX AIR DISC BRAKES WHERE ABS SENSOR WIRES MELTS, BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILS TO PROPERLY OPERATE DUE TO VENT HOLE IN BOTTOM NOT OPENING, CALIPERS COATED WITH RED OR BRIGHT ORANGE DUST AND TAPPED AND/OR GUIDE PIN BOOTS MELTED OR OTHERWISE SHOWS HEAT DAMAGE....
35-8 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER: LUBRICATING THE WHEEL BEARING, DRIVE AXLES. *JS
35-8 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
FREIGHTLINER: LUBRICATING THE WHEEL BEARING, DRIVE AXLES. *JS
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER S2
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2 (current)
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER S2 — 0 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER S2 — 0 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2 — 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