Tl*the contact owns a 2001 freightliner. The vehicle ran off the road during icy conditions. The vehicle was not taken to the mechanic. A police report was filed. The failure resulted in an injury and a death. No other vehicle information is available. The consumer stated the driver died in the accident and no other passengers were in the trailer. The consumer stated the driver was underneath the passenger seat. The consumer provided pictures of the deceased and the trailer. The consumer stated us express will not provide any information on the trailer. Updated 09/05/07
The worst 2001 Freightliner Freightliner problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system16
- Suspension7
- Brakes3
- Engine2
- Tires2
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- Fuel system16
- Suspension7
- Brakes3
- Engine2
- Tires2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Certain my 2000-2003 freightliner, thomas mvp school bus and western stars trucks manufactured between november 19, 2000, and march 30, 2005, and equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a. The stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely.
- Risk
- Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- Thomas built will notify its customers and replace the subject burner tubes with new certified burner tubes at no cost to the owner. The recall began on november 16, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 1‑336‑889‑4871 or contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 05V207000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Abs tone ring corrodes causing unintende
Odi initiated pe02-061 based on two reported incidents in which freightliner vehicles equipped with integral ABS tone rings had experienced increased vehicle stopping distance.integral tone rings incorporate the ABS tone ring into the brake rotor to form a one-piece integrated comonent.freightliner has identified 266 warranty claims for corroded rotors.since the ABS tone ring is an integral part of the hydraulic brake rotor in the affected freightliner vehicles, corroded rotor sensor teeth may compromise the quaility of the ABS tone ring signal to the ABS ecu.a significant number of freightiner warranty claims indicate that he tone ring condition was discovered by servicing mechanics who were investigating the cause for the illuminated ABS warning light.odi is concerned as to (1) whether vehicle opeeraotrs are sufficiently cognizant of the importance of having the vehicle serviced in a timely manner in response to the illuminated ABS warning light since the ABS warning light is the only warning provided before the vehicle stopping distance may be affected and (2) quantifying the extent to which stopping-distance is affected and assessing the associated risk to safety. Odi conducted a parallel investigation(pe02-060) of increased stopping distance associated with corroded ABS tone rings at international truck.this investigation was concluded on nov 21, 2002 after international truck concluded that the ABS ecu....can misinterpret false wheel speed signals... And notified the federal safety agency of their intention to conduct a campaign (the federal safety agency 02v‑252) to correct the affected vehicles.recommendation is to open an engineering analysis.
PE02061
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Freightliner Freightliner 2
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What 2001 Freightliner Freightliner owners say
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The remedy for the service brakes recall 93 v 104 000 failed 6 times. The dealership was unable to correct the problem. Model # f160. *ak *scc
The remedy for the service brake recall 93 v 104 000 failed 15 times. The dealership was unable to correct the problem. Model f160.*ak *ts
The exhaust system was routed so that it was in contact with the rear air spring suspension. Over time the heat from the exhaust pipe burned a hole in air spring bag. In our case the failure was not castastrophic. We were parked and air loss was slow. I have concerns that under driving conditions the air loss could have been more rapid and handling compromised. I have pictures of the routing and the failed component. M
While driving, the right steer tire detached from the vehicle, causing damage to the fender and brakes, ohio traffic crash report.
The consumer states that the unit was too hazardous to drive because it suddenly begins to sway side to side.
Truck wonders on road, dealer believes that tires are the source of problem. *akconsumer stated the ABS light comes on, the front wheel sensor was out of adjustment, dealer found the sensor disc on left front wheel had been bent upon assembly of the work, shims fell out from under the rubber cone for the hood mount on the drivers side which caused the hood to sag and rubbed paint off of the cowl and the insulation under the hood started coming loose and it hangs down on to the engine, the cab leaks water causing the water to lay around the floor, the passenger side window leaks water from the top and also the drivers side window and the bunk door leaks air and sound as though they are open, the dash apart three times and it rattles, dealer replaced dash lights and flasher relay, after starting the engine and turning off the key, engine stops but starter continued to run, front crankshaft seal on the engine started to leak motor oil, the oil slung all over the front of engine, battery, toolboxes, fuel tanks and under carriage, engine developed frequent miss/power loss, the steering will draft right or left, now there is a noticeable vibration that comes and goes some where in the drivetrain, the vehicle developed a wheel hop and shimmy in the front end that comes and goes, the desk top drawer in the bunk does not stay latched causing crushing noise and pyrometer broke.
#1 fuel line brakes high pressure fuel sparys over hot exhaust mainfold may cause fire children on schoolbus fuel on ground
#1fuel line brakes high pressure fuel sparys over hot exhaust mainfold children on school bus fuel on ground
#1 fuel line brakes high pressure fuel sparys over hot exhaust mainfold may cause fire children on schoolbus fuel on ground
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Questions about the 2001 Freightliner Freightliner
Is the 2001 Freightliner Freightliner reliable?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Freightliner, 2.0 times a typical Freightliner model year.
What is the 2001 Freightliner Freightliner year score?
The 2001 Freightliner Freightliner scores 49 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Freightliner Freightliner: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Freightliner Freightliner?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 16 complaints. Next is suspension (7).
How many recalls does the 2001 Freightliner Freightliner have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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