- The problem
- On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
- The risk
- The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. Missing pins will be replaced. Owner notification began november 15, 2002. 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Freightliner Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2002 for the fifth wheel assembly. For comparison, the 2001 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Conventional year, for its age
#356 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Freightliner Conventional problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Freightliner Conventional recalls 1
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
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2002 Freightliner Conventional
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2002 Freightliner conventional unit lost his left front steer tire. *Bf ohio traffic crash report #10-0285-89 updated 05/03/10 *bf
Left front tire deflated damaging 2002 freightliner conventional's fender (ohio traffic crash report). *Ts *nm
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years2002 Freightliner Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner Conventional | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 2002 Freightliner Columbia | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2002 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 2002 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Freightliner Conventional: fifth wheel assembly (December 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Freightliner Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 2002 Freightliner Conventional had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 22, 2005 and the latest on March 22, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 57 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner Conventional 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.
Which Freightliner Conventional years have the most complaints?
2000 (12), 1999 (11), 1995 (7). See every Freightliner Conventional year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Freightliner Conventional 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