No complaints are listed for the 2009 Freightliner S2. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
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
16 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| SUSPENSION | 4 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 2 |
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| VISIBILITY | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
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10054413
Date: 2013-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
FREIGHTLINER: THE BEARING SPACER IS BEING REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE, BASED ON RECOMMENDATION FROM CONMET, WHENEVER A HUB IS REMOVED. MODEL S2, WALK IN VAN, SHUTTLE BUS. NO YEARS LISTED.
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
10046742
Date: 2012-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
FREIGHTLINER: DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) MAY CRYSTALLIZE, WHEN SITTING FOR AN EXTENDED LENGTH OF TIME, IN TANK, AROUND FLOAT, POSSIBLY CAUSING IT TO STICK, ON DEF LEVEL SENDING UNIT TUBE AND NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. *PE
10043806
Date: 2012-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION.
FREIGHTLINER: LUBRICATING THE WHEEL BEARING, DRIVE AXLES. *JS
10039277
Date: 2012-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
FREIGHTLINER LLC: A WIRING MODIFICATION IS REQUIRED WHEN REPLACING THE CHASSIS MODULE. CHASSIS MODUEL REPLACEMENT INFORMATION. *RM UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE
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
10038165
Date: 2011-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
FREIGHTLINER LLC: THERE IS A NEW HEADLAMP BULB SOCKET FOR VEHICLES. *RM
10038348
Date: 2011-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
FREIGHTLINER: THERE MAY BE WATER CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES AND THERE IS A PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS NORMAL OR NOT. *RM