Truck, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 6, 2015 to Sep 6, 2022.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-924 | Dec 11, 2024 | Engine protection and inducement software may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly | Engine and cooling | 139 | Software update |
| 21V-067 | Feb 11, 2021 | Retaining clip that connects the transmission oil cooler line to the in-tank oil cooler may fail, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak | Powertrain | 15,835 | Part replacement |
| 20V-214 | Apr 14, 2020 | Rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road | Lighting | 63,175 | Inspection |
| 18V-503 | Jul 31, 2018 | In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube | Steering | 1,256 | Part replacement |
| 17V-402 | Jun 26, 2017 | Affected vehicles might not have a required check valve installed in one of the ports of the spring brake modulation valve | Brakes | 1,550 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-634 | Aug 31, 2016 | These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity | Powertrain | 156 | Part replacement |
| 16V-206 | Apr 12, 2016 | Rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension | Brakes | 702 | Not stated |
| 15V-859 | Dec 22, 2015 | Affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened | Powertrain | 43 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-617 | Oct 1, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged | Powertrain | 14 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-586 | Sep 22, 2015 | Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear brake performance | Brakes | 53 | Not stated |
| 15V-185 | Mar 30, 2015 | Affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber | Brakes | 3,732 | Part replacement |
| 15V-094 | Feb 19, 2015 | Due to an incompatibility between the boost pump switch and the instrument cluster, certain instrument display brake warnings may not illuminate… | Brakes | 153 | Repair or modification |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
Noticed the steering linkage had an unusual amount of free play, Thinking it might be the bearing had failed. Bought a new part and had the one on the truck taken apart. When it was removed, it was noted that the linkage was not installed correctly. There is a safety bolt that locks the linkage and prevent it from dislodging and it was installed but not in a way to prevent separation from the steering linkage from the steering wheel. In one of the pictures where i took the linkage and attached it the way it was installed on the truck to demonstrate how it was. All in all, about 1/4" of splined shaft was holding this steering wheel in place as you can see in the wear from the parts.
NHTSA complaint 11483147WHILE DRIVING THE TRACTOR/TRAILER DOWN THE HIGHWAY AN AMBER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE ENTIRE TRUCK COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE DRIVER LOST ALL POWER STEERING, AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INJURY. THE VEHICLE WENT TO THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FUSE HAD A HAIRLINE CRACK WHICH BROUGHT DOWN THE VEHICLE'S MCM.
NHTSA complaint 10788398WHILE DRIVING THE TRACTOR/TRAILER DOWN THE INTERSTATE AN AMBER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE ENTIRE TRUCK COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE DRIVER LOST ALL POWER STEERING, AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INJURY. THE VEHICLE WENT TO THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FUSE HAD FAILED ON THE TRUCK BRINGING DOWN THE VEHICLES MCM.
NHTSA complaint 10788393TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE INTAKE HEATER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.
NHTSA complaint 10714868Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.