CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Freightliner Freightliner has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports).
2002 Freightliner Freightliner recalls
Most common 2002 Freightliner Freightliner problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
What owners report
2002 FREIGHTLINER SEMI TIRE CAME OFF AND TWO OTHER VEHICLES STUCK THE TIRE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0598-90)*JB
2002 FREIGHTLINER BUS ENGINE QUIT GOING DOWN HUGE HILL/SMALL MOUNTAIN IN TENNESSEE CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL. FREE WHEELED DOWN MOUNTAIN, TAKING EXIT, RUNNING STOP LIGHT AND ALMOST CAUSING CRASH WITH 30 PAX ON BOARD. ELECTRICAL WIRE FROM FACTORY LOOSE AND CORRODED.
GOODYEAR G328, SIZE 295/75R/22.5 THIS TIRE HAD A LUG PATTERN. ALSO, IT CAUSED LATERAL SWAYING. OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AND VEHICLE BECAME TOTALLY UNSTABLE. OWNER REPORTED THIS DEFECT TO THE MOTOR POOL AT FED-X, BUT WAS TOLD TO DEAL WITH IT. *AK
CONSUMER DRIVES A FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER AND THE BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAS TO REPLACE THE PADS AND ROTORS FOR THE FRONT AND REAR AXLES TWICE. DEALER CLAIMS THAT THIS IS NORMAL WEAR FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. ALSO THE PADS ARE THE WRONG SIZE.*AK
BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE PADS AND ROTORS FOR THE REAR AND FRONT BRAKES. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR FOR THIS VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKE PADS WERE NOT THE PROPER SIZE.*AK
2002 Freightliner Freightliner questions
Does the 2002 Freightliner Freightliner have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Freightliner Freightliner: Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Freightliner Freightliner?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Visibility (4), Electrical System (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Freightliner Freightliner 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.