2009 FREIGHTLINER S2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2
The 2009 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. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 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 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2.
Safety Rating for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FSB-33-05 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FREIGHTLINER: THE BEARING SPACER IS BEING REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE, BASED ON RECOMMENDATION FROM CONMET, WHENEVER A HUB IS REMOVED. MODEL S2, WALK IN VAN, SHUTTLE BUS. NO YEARS LISTED.
FSB-49-7 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FREIGHTLINER: DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) MAY CRYSTALLIZE, WHEN SITTING FOR AN EXTENDED LENGTH OF TIME, IN TANK, AROUND FLOAT, POSSIBLY CAUSING IT TO STICK, ON DEF LEVEL SENDING UNIT TUBE AND NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. *PE
FSB-49-7 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FREIGHTLINER: DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) MAY CRYSTALLIZE, WHEN SITTING FOR AN EXTENDED LENGTH OF TIME, IN TANK, AROUND FLOAT, POSSIBLY CAUSING IT TO STICK, ON DEF LEVEL SENDING UNIT TUBE AND NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. *PE
SB-54-42 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
FREIGHTLINER LLC: A WIRING MODIFICATION IS REQUIRED WHEN REPLACING THE CHASSIS MODULE. CHASSIS MODUEL REPLACEMENT INFORMATION. *RM UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE
54-41 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER LLC: THERE IS A NEW HEADLAMP BULB SOCKET FOR VEHICLES. *RM
TB-54-37 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
FREIGHTLINER: THERE MAY BE WATER CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES AND THERE IS A PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS NORMAL OR NOT. *RM
TB-54-37 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER: THERE MAY BE WATER CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES AND THERE IS A PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS NORMAL OR NOT. *RM
SB-32-10 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS
FREIGHTLINER LLC: TROUBLESHOOTING FOR A MISALIGNMENT OF THE SUSPENSION AIR SPRINGS. *RM
TSB-42-18 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
FREIGHTLINER: AIR LINE AND HOSE RUBBING. SEVERAL AIR LINES AND HOSES ARE RUBBING BRACKETS AND OTHER CHASSIS COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NO MODEL YEARS ARE LISTED. *PE
SB-82-1 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
FREIGHTLINER: WIPERS MAY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN LOW SPEED MODE DURING VERY HARD RAIN, SNOW, AND ICE. OPERATOR HAS TO USE HIGH SPEED MODE UNTIL IGNITION SWITCH HAS CYCLED. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 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 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER S2 — 0 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2 (current)
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