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2000 Freightliner Conventional

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest Apr 28, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 12 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Freightliner Conventional, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, electrical and engine categories. 32 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels541.7%
  • Electrical216.7%
  • Engine216.7%
  • Fuel system18.3%
  • Other / unspecified18.3%
  • Steering18.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 12
Filed Apr 28, 2023
Crash reported1 injury reported

My name is [XXX]. I am an attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio. I would like to report a safety defect with a semi trailer that lacked a rear underride guard. On October 21, 2020, my client, [XXX] was catastrophically injured in a collision in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, when a tractor trailer impacted the rear of [XXX]Pontiac G6, shoving the G6 into the semi-trailer stopped ahead of [XXX] at a red light. [XXX] vehicle underrode the left rear and side of the trailer, causing extensive passenger compartment intrusion and severe, permanent injuries to [XXX]. This is just one instance of serious, avoidable injury being caused by inadequate underride protections. There are hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries caused by similar underride collisions each year. Truck trailers without adequate side and rear underride protection present an unreasonable risk of death or serious physical injury to the motoring public and should be addressed by the US government and industry safety officials immediately. Thank you for your time and attention to this serious safety matter. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID
11519382
Incident
Oct 21, 2020
ElectricalEngine
Filed Jun 29, 2011
Fire reported

2000 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, DRIVER STATED HE WAS DRIVING WHEN NOTICE SMOKE WAS COMING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE PULLED TO THE RIGHT BERM AND ONCE HE DID, FLAMES ERUPTED. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0356-90)*JB

NHTSA ID
10409909
Incident
May 26, 2011
Filed May 5, 2010

GREETINGS, THERE IS A COLEMAN OIL TANKER TRUCK IN SPOKANE, WA THAT NEVER STOPS AT THE TWO RAILROAD TRACKS IN FRONT OF OUR BUSINESS. WHY DOES EVERY OTHER TRUCK DRIVER STOP, YET HE DOES NOT? HE IS TRUCK #50 WITH AN IDAHO LICENSE NUMBER [XXX] . HE HAS A FEW MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING ON HIS TANKER, TOO. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
10329000
Incident
May 1, 2010
Electrical
Filed Mar 22, 2010
Fire reported

2000 CONVENTIONAL WESTERN STAR, TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0292-89. UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF

NHTSA ID
10321945
Incident
Feb 8, 2009
Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 18, 2008
Crash reported1 injury reported

2000 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL RIGHT FRONT TIRE FAILED CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. THE CONSUMER DROVE OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD STRIKING A MILE POST AND THEN DRIVING INTO THE DITCH AND OVERTURNED ONTO THE LEFT SIDE. *NJ THE DRIVER RECEIVED A SMALL BUMP ON HIS HEAD. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 19-0393-90 UPDATED 04/15/10 *BF

NHTSA ID
10231792
Incident
May 29, 2008
Other / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Jun 26, 2007

2000 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF ROLLING AND STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB

NHTSA ID
10194661
Incident
May 26, 2007
Tires & wheels
Filed Apr 28, 2007

2000 FREIGHTLINER. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING 64 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF. *MC (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *JB

NHTSA ID
10190046
Incident
Mar 28, 2007
Engine
Filed Jul 20, 2006
Fire reported

2000 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL ENGINE SEIZED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS *NM

NHTSA ID
10163688
Incident
May 12, 2006

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

04TS-43REV4

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications. Camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and Jake Brake lash are all very important specifications that must be followed closely in order to optimize the performance and service life of any Detroit Diesel engine.

19-008WI

EQUIPMENT

Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.

fp46907

STEERING

Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement

sb9810 Chassis P

STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin 9810- Chassis Paint Usage

sb3125 AirLiner

SUSPENSION

Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember

sb2020

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Freightliner Conventional by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2018100—
2017000—
2016000—
2015000—
2014000—
2013000—
2012000—
2011000—
2010000—
2009000—
2008200—
2007400—
2006000—
2005000—
2004000—
2003000—
2002210—
2001700—
2000Viewing120047.2
1999110033.6
1998500—
1997500—
1996510—
1995700—
1994100—
1993600—
1992200—
1991200—
1990101—
1989101—
1988021—
1987041—
1986160—
1985070—
1984140—
1983040—
1982020—
1979020—
1978010—
1977020—
1976020—
1975010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.