2004 Freightliner Fld problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:king Pin (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Diesel 2011-09-16 · campaign 11V478000 · 73,500 vehicles
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTERS MOUNTED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE. THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE BETWEEN ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER AND ENGINE BLOCK MAY DEVELOP A SUBSTANTIAL DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
Risk: THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STEEL LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS ON OCTOBER 28, 2011. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Service bulletins (113)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-02-19 · 04TS-43REV4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revised technical service letter for series 60 and series 50 camshaft timing specifications. camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and jake brake lash are all very important specifications that must be followed closely in order to optimize the performance and service life of any detroit dies
Equipment 2019-08-07 · 19-008WI · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty information letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
Structure 2018-10-18 · sb9810 Chassis P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin 9810- chassis paint usage
Suspension 2018-08-14 · sb3125 AirLiner · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin: airliner suspension six-piece bolted service crossmember
Equipment 2018-02-26 · ssb3312 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ssb3312 tapacubos flojos en ejes rockwell® ff?981
Fuel System, Other:delivery 2018-02-26 · sb54296 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb54296 fuel level sending unit retrofitb
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What owners report
2005-05-03 · Suspension:front:king Pin · 200,000 mi · 💥 crash“as a mechanical engineer and accident reconstructionist i was asked to examine the front axle of a late model freightliner truck-tractor that had been in a loss-of-steering-control type accident. the accident resulted in a total loss of the tractor, the trailer, the trailer load and injury to the driver. upon examining the left front steering spind…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.