2001 Freightliner Conventional recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2001 Freightliner Conventional owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (3), Air (3), Engine (2), Equipment (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
08/06/2013 · Equipment
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
06/29/2011 · Wheels / tires
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
12/22/2003 · Transmission / drivetrain · fire
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
06/04/2003 · Brakes
AIR LEAK FROM BRAKE SYSTEM AIR HOSE CONNECTION AXLE.
05/19/2003 · Fuel system
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 AUTHORIZ…
02/20/2003 · Engine
2000/2001 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUSES WITH THE CAT 3126 ENGINE THE INJECTION PUMP HIGH PRESSURE OIL FEED LINE MAY BURST CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE OR POSSIBLE FIRE FROM SPRAYING OIL ONTO ENGINE. WE HAVE HAD 16 OCCURANCES OF THIS FAILURE SO FAR. ONE BUS HAS HAD 2 FAILURES.
01/16/2001 · Brakes · fire
THE REAR BRAKES LOCATED ON THE TRAILER (NO MAKE/MODEL OF TRAILER PROVIDED) LOCKED UP AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURY. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
01/16/2001 · Brakes · fire
THE REAR BRAKES LOCATED ON THE TRAILER (NO MAKE/MODEL OF TRAILER PROVIDED) LOCKED UP AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURY. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS