2007 Freightliner S2 recalls and problems
The 2007 Freightliner S2 has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Freightliner dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2007 Freightliner S2 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2007 Freightliner S2 recalls
Recall 08V-602: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. The contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ECU may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly causing insulating deposits to build up over time preventing the brake lamps from operating.
Risk: Inoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur.
Fix: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871.
Recall 07V-055: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Certain my 2007 thomas built c2 saf-t-liner school buses and freightliner business class m2, fccc b2, and s2 bus chassis manufactured between july 3 and november 3, 2006.
Risk: Under certain conditions, the park brake or work brake may fail allowing the vehicle to roll, possibly resulting in personal injury. Also, the stop lamps may intermittently fail to illuminate when the service brake is applied.
Fix: Freightliner will notify owner and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357.
Recall 06V-205: Parking Brake
Problem: Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. A defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake.
Risk: The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury.
Fix: Freightliner will notify owners and replace the defective valves free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006 to freightliner, sterling, and fccc owners. Thomas built mailed letters to owners beginning july 27, 2006. This recall has been superseded (Replaced) by recall 07v302 (Fl-504).
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Freightliner S2 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Freightliner S2: 08V-602 (exterior lighting), 07V-055 (service brakes, air), 06V-205 (parking brake). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Freightliner recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Freightliner dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.