2002 Freightliner Conventional Problems: 2 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 2002 Freightliner Conventional problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Tires
2

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Tires
2

Recalls 1

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyReported December 17, 2002 · 733 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
Risk: The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. Missing pins will be replaced. Owner notification began november 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 02V337000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Freightliner Conventional 18

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement

See all 18 bulletins for the 2002 Freightliner Conventional

What 2002 Freightliner Conventional owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Tires · OH

2002 freightliner conventional unit lost his left front steer tire. *bf ohio traffic crash report #10-0285-89 updated 05/03/10

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Tires · MA

Left front tire deflated damaging 2002 freightliner conventional's fender (ohio traffic crash report). *ts

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Questions about the 2002 Freightliner Conventional

Is the 2002 Freightliner Conventional reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Freightliner Conventional, close to a typical Conventional model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Freightliner Conventional?

Tires, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2002 Freightliner Conventional have?

1 recall, covering trailer hitches.

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2002 Freightliner Conventional problems