2001 Freightliner Argosy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Argosy years
- Not enough data 2nd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Argosy so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2001 Freightliner Argosy recalls (2)
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Suspension:front:hub
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:controls, pedals and linkages
Problem: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Risk: When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began october 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Freightliner Argosy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Argosy | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Argosy | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 Argosy | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Argosy | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Argosy | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Argosy | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 Argosy | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Argosy | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 Argosy | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 Argosy | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Argosy | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Argosy | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 Argosy | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 Argosy | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 Argosy | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner Argosy?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Freightliner Argosy?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Freightliner Argosy a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Argosy model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.