2005 Freightliner S2 recalls
There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2005 Freightliner S2, covering 15,686 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. The contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ecu may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly causing insulating deposits to build up over time preventing the brake lamps from operating.
- Risk
- Inoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or thomas built buses at 1‑336‑889‑4871.
Recall number 08V602000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Freightliner S2 recalls
How do I check if my 2005 Freightliner S2 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2005 Freightliner S2 have?
1, covering exterior lighting.
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