- The problem
- Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
- The risk
- These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
- The fix
- Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Freightliner Argosy Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Freightliner Argosy have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2007 for the check valve.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Argosy year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Freightliner Argosy recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with air brakes, the plastic push-to-connect air line fitting cartridge could be improperly welded into the nylon junction block housing allowing an air line to become disconnected.
- The risk
- This could lead to reduced brake control, loss of service brake control, or the emergency brakes automatically applying, possibly resulting in a crash without prior warning.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new cab air manifold. Owner notification is expected to begin on january 21, 2004. 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 800-547-0712.
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Freightliner Argosy: every year compared
All Argosy years2003 Freightliner Argosy vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Freightliner Argosy | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2003 Freightliner Columbia | 10 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Business Class | 7 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Century | 4 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Century Class | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 1 | 5 | A | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Discovery | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Freightliner Argosy
Does the 2003 Freightliner Argosy have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Freightliner Argosy: check valve (July 2007); service brakes, air (December 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Freightliner Argosy had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Freightliner Argosy a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner Argosy year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2003 Freightliner Argosy has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data