CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Freightliner Conventional has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Air (3 reports).
2001 Freightliner Conventional recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Freightliner Conventional.
Most common 2001 Freightliner Conventional problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
THIS TRUCK ATTEMPTED TO TRANSPORT A BOAT. IT ARRIVED AND WAS IN COMPLETE POOR CONDITION AND WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE SERVICE I PAID FOR. THE THEY REFUSED TO REFUND MY MONEY AND LEFT. THEIR EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE INSPECTED. THEY POSE A GRAVE DANGER TO VESSELS, MOTORIST AND PEOPLE AROUND. *TR
2001 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, UNIT 1 AND 2 WERE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. UNIT 2 WHILE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE WAS STRUCK BY DEBRIS FROM A BLOWN TIRE FROM UNIT 1. UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING IN THE CENTER LANE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0382-91)*JB
BRAKES ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE'S TRAILER CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THE FIRE DEPT STATED THE REAR BRAKES BECAME HOT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO LACK OF OIL THE TRAILER AXLE *CB *JB
AIR LEAK FROM BRAKE SYSTEM AIR HOSE CONNECTION AXLE.
FUEL LIFT PUMP LOSES PRESSURE OVER TIME CAUSING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN FUEL SYSTEM TO FAIL TO FUNCTION. DRIVER OF VEHICLE RECEIVES A WARNING LIGHT ON DASH,; THE ENGINE COMPUTER SOMETIMES DE-RATES THE ENGINE AND SOMETIMES SHUTS OFF THE ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ONE PARTICULAR BUS THAT SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON A ROUTE. BUS TAKEN TO AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP. IF THE DEALERSHIP CAN RESET THE CODE AND IT DOESN'T FAULT, THE VEHICLE IS RETURNED TO US CLAIMING NO PROBLEMS EXIST. THE BUS THEN DIES OUT AGAIN. LIFT PUMP MALFUNCTION ALSO DAMAGES INJECTOR PUMP. SHORTLY AFTER HAVING THE LIFT PUMP REPLACED, THE BUS IS DOWN AGAIN FOR AN INJECTOR PUMP. AT LEAST 3 OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE
2001 Freightliner Conventional questions
Does the 2001 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Freightliner Conventional at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner Conventional?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Fuel System, Diesel (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Freightliner Conventional has been fixed?
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