2005 freightliner semi, unit 1,2 and 3 were traveling westbound on the ohio turnpike. Unit 2 blew a tire which resulted in the mud flap bracket separating from unit 2 and going into the roadway. Unit 3 struck the mud flap bracket in the roadway. Unit 1 was struck by the mud flap after it was kicked up by a vehicle that was traveling in front of unit 1. All three units continued on before pulling over on the right berm. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0319-90)
The worst 2005 Freightliner Argosy problems
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- Tires1
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Recalls 4
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
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 06V190000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Remedy
- 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
Recall number 05V467000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Freightliner Argosy 144
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
- 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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Is the 2005 Freightliner Argosy reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Freightliner Argosy, close to a typical Argosy model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Freightliner Argosy?
Tires, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Freightliner Argosy have?
4 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air and electrical system.
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