Model year

2001 Freightliner Conventional

Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 16, 2001 to Aug 6, 2013.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints72.3 times the median 2001 heavy truck
Severity index28.62001 heavy trucks average 18.5
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Conventional peaked in 2003, with 4 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

012342001420042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

29% of complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Conventional name engine and cooling

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Engine and cooling
2
Brakes
2
Adaptive equipment
1
Fuel system
1
Powertrain
1
Tires
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2001 Freightliner Conventional

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2001 Freightliner Conventional

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.

7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 6, 2013Failure Aug 3, 2013Magnolia, DEEngine, Equipment adaptive/mobility

    THIS TRUCK ATTEMPTED TO TRANSPORT A BOAT. IT ARRIVED AND WAS IN COMPLETE POOR CONDITION AND WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE SERVICE I PAID FOR. THE THEY REFUSED TO REFUND MY MONEY AND LEFT. THEIR EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE INSPECTED. THEY POSE A GRAVE DANGER TO VESSELS, MOTORIST AND PEOPLE AROUND. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10533950
  2. Filed Jun 29, 2011Failure May 31, 2011Allegheny, PATires

    2001 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, UNIT 1 AND 2 WERE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. UNIT 2 WHILE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE WAS STRUCK BY DEBRIS FROM A BLOWN TIRE FROM UNIT 1. UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING IN THE CENTER LANE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0382-91)*JB

    NHTSA complaint 10409928
  3. Filed Dec 22, 2003Failure Sep 19, 2003Chicago, ILAxle assemblyFire

    BRAKES ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE'S TRAILER CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THE FIRE DEPT STATED THE REAR BRAKES BECAME HOT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO LACK OF OIL THE TRAILER AXLE *CB *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10051904
  4. Filed Jun 4, 2003302,847 milesUnknown, DCService brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings

    AIR LEAK FROM BRAKE SYSTEM AIR HOSE CONNECTION AXLE.

    NHTSA complaint 10020355
  5. Filed May 19, 2003Failure May 5, 2003Lansing, MIFuel system, Diesel

    FUEL LIFT PUMP LOSES PRESSURE OVER TIME CAUSING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN FUEL SYSTEM TO FAIL TO FUNCTION. DRIVER OF VEHICLE RECEIVES A WARNING LIGHT ON DASH,; THE ENGINE COMPUTER SOMETIMES DE-RATES THE ENGINE AND SOMETIMES SHUTS OFF THE ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ONE PARTICULAR BUS THAT SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON A ROUTE. BUS TAKEN TO AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP. IF THE DEALERSHIP CAN RESET THE CODE AND IT DOESN'T FAULT, THE VEHICLE IS RETURNED TO US CLAIMING NO PROBLEMS EXIST. THE BUS THEN DIES OUT AGAIN. LIFT PUMP MALFUNCTION ALSO DAMAGES INJECTOR PUMP. SHORTLY AFTER HAVING THE LIFT PUMP REPLACED, THE BUS IS DOWN AGAIN FOR AN INJECTOR PUMP. AT LEAST 3 OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE ALSO REPORTED SIMILAR TYPE INCIDENTS. WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 36 UNITS POWERED BY THE CUMMINS ISB225 ENGINE. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL CONTINUE OVER TIME AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT SELDOM DOES IT GET ADDRESSED WITH THE FIRST TRIP TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER. BUSES THAT DON'T HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE WILL BEGIN TO SEE MORE EXPENSIVE BILLS FOR REPAIR. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10018939
  6. Filed Feb 20, 2003Failure Feb 20, 200343,971 milesColumbus, OHEngine and engine cooling

    2000/2001 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUSES WITH THE CAT 3126 ENGINE THE INJECTION PUMP HIGH PRESSURE OIL FEED LINE MAY BURST CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE OR POSSIBLE FIRE FROM SPRAYING OIL ONTO ENGINE. WE HAVE HAD 16 OCCURANCES OF THIS FAILURE SO FAR. ONE BUS HAS HAD 2 FAILURES.

    NHTSA complaint 10007849
  7. Filed Jan 16, 2001Failure Nov 28, 2000Salt Lake, UTService brakes, AirFire1 injured

    THE REAR BRAKES LOCATED ON THE TRAILER (NO MAKE/MODEL OF TRAILER PROVIDED) LOCKED UP AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURY. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

    NHTSA complaint 558990
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

18 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • sb2059 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
  • sb2058 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
  • sb2057 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
  • sb2056 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
  • sb2051 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
  • sb2047 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2047 Plastic Surge Tank Supersession
  • sb2034 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
  • sb2032 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
  • sb2031 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
  • sb2028 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
  • sb2027 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
  • sb2026 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
  • sb2024 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
  • sb2021 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
  • sb2020 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
  • sb2002 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
  • sb2001 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
  • OlFL685 TBB Aug 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    OlFL685 TBB Interim-US TBB Emergency Door Handles
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.