2000 Freightliner Business Class Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

9 safety recalls on file

The 2000 Freightliner Business Class has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Wheels (1 report).

9Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2000 Freightliner Business Class recalls

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Recall 03V227Jun 17, 20032,000 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Hub

Recall 03V112Mar 21, 20035,716 vehicles affected

Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable

Recall 02V108001Apr 10, 2002548 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages

Recall 01V189001Jun 14, 20014,400 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages

Recall 00V357Nov 3, 2000105,000 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 00V229001Aug 17, 2000594 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Recall 00V232002Aug 7, 200035,405 vehicles affected

Wheels:Rim

Recall 00V190001Jul 10, 2000143 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Air Suspension System

Recall 00V081Mar 17, 200013,545 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Freightliner Business Class problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Wheels1

What owners report

2017-09-21, Wheels
ON AUGUST 22, 2017, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I-55 NEAR LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS. A SEMI TRUCK OWNED BY ARNOLD JAMES KNAGGS OF CARSONVILLE, MICHIGAN, WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND. AT APPROXIMATELY NOON ON THAT DATE, TWO WHEELS DETACHED FROM THAT TRUCK. ONE WHEEL CAME TO REST IN THE WIDE GRASSY MEDIAN; THE OTHER WHEEL BARRELED ACROSS THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK THE MINIVAN IN WHICH MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING. ALL WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHATTERED AND THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WAS RIPPED OFF THE VEHICLE. HE VAN WAS TOTALED. IF MY HUSBAND HAD NOT TAKEN EVASIVE ACTION AT THE LAST SECOND, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED. THE ILLINOIS TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT CITES PRO

2000 Freightliner Business Class questions

Does the 2000 Freightliner Business Class have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2000 Freightliner Business Class: Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly; Suspension:Front:Hub; Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable; Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages; Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner Business Class?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Freightliner Business Class has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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