Recalls for 2005 Freightliner Argosy

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2006-06-05
Description
On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.

Consequence
If the protective cover is missing or not positioned correctly, any water intrusion from an open window or windshield leak may seep through the upper dash cover seam and drip onto the pdm.  Water on the pdm circuits may cause a short circuit resulting in a fire that could cause personal injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new cover free of charge.  The recall began on december 18, 2006.  Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-476.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Posted on: 2005-10-11
Description
Certain 2005 thomas built fs-65 and c-2 school buses and 2005 freightliner argosy, columbia, century st, and m2 business class trucks manufactured between june 4 and july 8, 2005.  The spindles in the rear axle housing were overheated during the heat treatment process.  Incorrectly heat treated spindles could result in a fracture of the spindle.

Consequence
Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Freightliner will notify its customers and inspect for the heat treat date code on the end of the rear spindles and replace the axle housing if necessary.  The recall is expected to begin on january 23, 2006.  Owners may contact freightliner

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-460.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2009-09-25
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine.  The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

Consequence
An oil leak may result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles.  Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020.  Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge.  The recall began on may 5, 2009.  Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Daimler trucks recall no.  Fl-558.  Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Posted on: 2007-07-16
Description
Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves.  The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart.  Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve.  Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.

Consequence
These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge.  The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008.  Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-504.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.