The worst 2001 Freightliner Business Class M2 problems
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Recalls 2
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class m2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. These axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.
- Risk
- Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 8, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 08V137000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks and fire trucks equipped with kys 4735-43782-02 engine cooling fans and built on caterpillar 3126, c7, mbe906, mbe926, or cummins isc engines, the steel fan insert on the cooling fans can crack.
- Risk
- This can result in fan breakage, resulting in vehicle damage or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan free of charge. The recall began on june 8, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 05V126000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Freightliner Business Class M2 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Sb0006 Freightliner Courtesy Engineering Policy
- Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
- Sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
- Sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
- Freightliner: tank seams are split/cracked which causes fuel to leak
- Freightliner: a new bulb socket is available for turn/park lights that is metalized to withstand high heat...
- Freightliner: some trucks have been found with incorrect sealing of air intake duct assemblies, allowing...
- Freightliner truck: steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000LB and 8000LB axles: this bulletin is to...
- Freightliner trucks: new severe duty taillight and trailer pdms (power distribution modules).for replacing...
- Freightliner: cummins isb drive belt jumping
See all 13 bulletins for the 2001 Freightliner Business Class M2
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Questions about the 2001 Freightliner Business Class M2
Is the 2001 Freightliner Business Class M2 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Business Class M2.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Freightliner Business Class M2?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2001 Freightliner Business Class M2 have?
2 recalls, covering power train and engine and engine cooling.
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