2007 FREIGHTLINER S2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2
The 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2, potentially affecting up to 21,464 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 →Recall 07V055000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 535 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MY 2007 THOMAS BUILT C2 SAF-T-LINER SCHOOL BUSES AND FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, FCCC B2, AND S2 BUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 3 AND NOVEMBER 3, 2006.
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE PARK BRAKE OR WORK BRAKE MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. ALSO, THE STOP LAMPS MAY INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKE IS APPLIED.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNER AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 800-385-4357.
View full details →Recall 06V205000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 5,243 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
Consequence: THE VEHICLE MAY ROLLAWAY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2006 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FCCC OWNERS. THOMAS BUILT MAILED LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING JULY 27, 2006. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2.
Safety Rating for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 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
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....
sbu4907 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
sbu4907 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly
GI-54-44 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
FREIGHTLINER: THE CYCLING OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXHIBITS AN UNINTENDED CYCLE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER S2
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2 — 0 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER S2 — 0 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2 (current)
- 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