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Data through Oct 2026
Model year

2018 Freightliner Conventional

Other, diesel, 6x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 21, 2021 to Jun 21, 2021.

Recalls (0)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (25)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2018 other
Severity index0.02018 others average 4.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 Freightliner Conventional peaked in 2021, with 1 filed

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

00.250.50.7512021120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2018 Freightliner Conventional name electrical system

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

Electrical system
1
Fuel system
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 2018 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.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 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.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jun 21, 2021Failure Sep 1, 2020Basom, NYElectrical system, Fuel system, Diesel

    The contact owns a 2018 FREIGHTLINER XC-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:20V404000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) and 21E032 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms remedy not yet available.

    NHTSA complaint 11421695
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

25 manufacturer communications cover this model year

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

  • SS1032974 Jul 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
  • 19-012WP Sep 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Policy Letter to communicate remarketing handling cap for Detroit DT12 Transmission.
  • 19-013WI Sep 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program
  • 19-010WI Sep 3, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
  • 19-008WI Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
  • DOC-1034452 Aug 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components and systems not owned by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
  • 19-009WI Aug 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
  • sb46056 Jun 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Forward Chassis Wiring Harness
  • fp46907 Apr 30, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
  • sb4641 Jul 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
  • sb54296 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
  • sb0002 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Publications Ordering
  • sb54296 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
  • sb9810 Chassis P Oct 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin 9810- Chassis Paint Usage
  • sb9817 Paint Sup Oct 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin 9817- Paint Supplier Change
  • sb3125 AirLiner Aug 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember
  • fp00020 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    fp00020 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
  • fp00020 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Label or OWI." Fillout th…
  • sb9815 Jan 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb9815 Paint Finish Standards
  • 33-28 Sep 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    33-28 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
  • 35-30 Sep 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    35-30 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Drive Hubs
  • sb2053 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2053 New Stainless Steel Lower Radiator Tubes
  • sb2052 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2052 Horton Drivemaster Fan Clutch Hub Bearings
  • sb0175 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb0175 Replacing Drive Belts on MBE4000 EnginesB
  • sb0006 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb0006 Freightliner Courtesy Engineering PolicyB
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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