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2007 Freightliner S2

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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.
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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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Latest Nov 19, 2008
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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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Freightliner S2. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 8 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.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V602000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Nov 19, 2008
15,686 units potentially affected
The 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 DEPOSITS TO BUILD UP OVER TIME PREVENTING THE BRAKE LAMPS FROM OPERATING.
The risk: INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS WOULD NOT PROVIDE A SIGNAL TO FOLLOWING DRIVERS THAT THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
The 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.
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAManufacturer number FL-538View on NHTSA.gov
07V055000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Feb 13, 2007
535 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
FREIGHTLINER LLCManufacturer number FL-491View on NHTSA.gov
06V205000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Jun 12, 2006
5,243 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: THE VEHICLE MAY ROLLAWAY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
The 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 (REPLACED) BY RECALL 07V302 (FL-504).
FREIGHTLINER LLCManufacturer number FL-477View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EQ08008ClosedInvestigation

FREIGHTLINER AAC AXLE STEERING BOLTS

Opened May 27, 2008
Closed Aug 25, 2008

ON 7/3/07 FREIGHTLINER LLC FILED A 573 DEFECT REPORT STATING CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER PRODUCED CHASSIS CONTAINED AAC AXLE STEERING ARM BOLTS CONTAIN A LATCH LEVER PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY THAT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED.OVER-TIGHTENED STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE. SHOULD THESE BOLTS BREAK APART, STEERING LOSS IS POSSIBLE LEADING TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH.RMD MAILED INFORMATION REQUEST LETTERS TO 7 VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS ON 6/24/2008.GULF STREAM COACH & TIFFIN MOTORHOMES FILED 573 DEFECT INFORMATION REPORTS, 08V-354 AND 08V-393, RESPECTIVELY.4 OEMS, DOUBLE K, GLAVAL BUS, MORGAN OLSON, & UTILIMASTER CORP., SUPPLIED MAKE/MODEL INFORMATION.SUPREME CORP'S INVENTORY WAS RETURNED TO ANOTHER PARTY AS A MODIFICATION DEAL FELL THROUGH AND NO WORK WAS PERFORMED ON THE CHASSIS.OWNER INFORMATION WAS FORWARDED TO FREIGHTLINER SO A NOTIFICATION CAN BE MAILED TO THAT CUSTOMER.THIS EQ IS CLOSED.IR RESPONSES CAN BE FOUND BELOW OR IN THE DOCUMENT REPOSITORY.

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYLed to recall 08V354000

Recent owner complaints

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

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

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

SB-42-19

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC; 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. *KB

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

sbu4907 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly

35-8

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING; SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

FREIGHTLINER: LUBRICATING THE WHEEL BEARING, DRIVE AXLES. *JS

GI-54-44

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

FREIGHTLINER: THE CYCLING OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXHIBITS AN UNINTENDED CYCLE. *PE

SB-35-08

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

FREIGHTLINER: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO LUBRICATE THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON A REAR DRIVE AXLE. *RM

SB-42-17

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

FREIGHTLINER: AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT (AMU) REPLACEMENT. BEGINNING 4/10, CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES OR HYDRAULIC BRAKES WITH AIR OPTIONS, WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ACCESSORY AIR VALVE ASSEMBLY (AAVA). AAVA WILL TAKE THE PLACE OF THE CURRENT AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT (AMU) USED ON THE CHASSIS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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 S2 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2009010—
2008010—
2007Viewing031—
2006010—
2005010—

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.