No complaints are listed for the 2008 Freightliner S2. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER S2.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2008-11-19. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS WOULD NOT PROVIDE A SIGNAL TO FOLLOWING DRIVERS THAT THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
9 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| VISIBILITY | 2 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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10053544
Date: 2013-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
FREIGHTLINER: AN ISSUE WITH THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BENDIX AIR DISC BRAKES WHERE ABS SENSOR WIRES MELTS, BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILS TO PROPERLY OPERATE DUE TO VENT HOLE IN BOTTOM NOT OPENING, CALIPERS COATED WITH RED OR BRIGHT ORANGE DUST AND TAPPED AND/OR GUIDE PIN BOOTS MELTED OR OTHERWISE SHOWS HEAT DAMAGE
10140764
Date: 2013-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
sbu4907 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly
10043806
Date: 2012-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION.
FREIGHTLINER: LUBRICATING THE WHEEL BEARING, DRIVE AXLES. *JS
10041594
Date: 2011-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
FREIGHTLINER: THE CYCLING OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXHIBITS AN UNINTENDED CYCLE. *PE
10039620
Date: 2011-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
FREIGHTLINER: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO LUBRICATE THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON A REAR DRIVE AXLE. *RM
10033169
Date: 2010-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
FREIGHTLINER: AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT (AMU) REPLACEMENT. BEGINNING 4/10, CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES OR HYDRAULIC BRAKES WITH AIR OPTIONS, WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ACCESSORY AIR VALVE ASSEMBLY (AAVA). AAVA WILL TAKE THE PLACE OF THE CURRENT AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT (AMU) USED ON THE CHASSIS. NO MOD
10029524
Date: 2009-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
FREIGHTLINER: WIPERS MAY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN LOW SPEED MODE DURING VERY HARD RAIN, SNOW, AND ICE. OPERATOR HAS TO USE HIGH SPEED MODE UNTIL IGNITION SWITCH HAS CYCLED. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
10032557
Date: 2009-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
FCCC FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS. CERTAIN TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS THAT WEREN'T ADEQUATELY TORQUED. THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND EXISTING BOLTS WILL BE RETORQUED. ANY
10032687
Date: 2008-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
FREIGHTLINER: RESERVOIR INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CHECK VALVE. CONTAMINATION IN THE WE/SECONDARY RESERVOIR, P/N 12-15476-000, MAY CAUSE THE INLINE CHECK VALVE TO BECOME CLOGGED OR STUCK CLOSED. THIS CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT AIR BUILDUP. INCLUDES MODEL SCHOOL BUS, SHUTTLE BUS AND S2. NO MODEL YEARS L