2010 Freightliner Argosy recalls and problems

The 2010 Freightliner Argosy has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2010 compares

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2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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2 recalls

Suspension

Feb 23, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V109000 · 4,977 vehicles

Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 argosy, cascadia, and cornoado heavy trucks manufactured from January 4, 2010, through November 30, 2010, equipped with 40K airliner suspensions. The rear suspension May fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.

Original NHTSA wording

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 ARGOSY, CASCADIA, AND CORNOADO HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 4, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH 40K AIRLINER SUSPENSIONS. THE REAR SUSPENSION MAY FRACTURE THROUGH THE CENTER BOLT HOLE AFTER VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.

Risk: If undetected, over time the rear end of the spring May separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IF UNDETECTED, OVER TIME THE REAR END OF THE SPRING MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A HAZARDOUS ROAD DEBRIS SITUATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the mono leaf springs free of charge. Daimler trucks will send an interim letter to owners informing them of the recall. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about August 5, 2011. Owners May contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-589.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Engine

Sep 23, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V366000 · 25,362 vehicles

Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line May rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

Original NHTSA wording

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.

Risk: An oil leak May result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09E-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2009. Owners May contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-558. Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2010 vs. other Freightliner Argosy years

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Questions

Does the 2010 Freightliner Argosy have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2010 Freightliner Argosy, the latest from Feb 23, 2011 (suspension). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Freightliner Argosy?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Freightliner Argosy.