The worst 2004 Freightliner Argosy problems
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Recalls 2
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An oil leak may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 09V366000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 07V302000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Freightliner Argosy 133
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications
- Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring
- Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide
- Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring
- Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- Warranty Information Letter
- Service Bulletin- sb54311 ICU Odometer Programming
- Fp00024 Cable-Tie Reference
- Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
- Service Information Bulletin- Oil Present at the Turbocharger Compressor Housing
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Questions about the 2004 Freightliner Argosy
Is the 2004 Freightliner Argosy reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2004 Freightliner Argosy.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Freightliner Argosy?
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How many recalls does the 2004 Freightliner Argosy have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.
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