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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2008 Freightliner S2

There have been 8 technical service bulletins issued for the 2008 Freightliner S2.

1 2008 Freightliner S2 brake disc TSB (Bulletin SB-42-19)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2013
Component: Brake disc.
Bulletin Summary: 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
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
Freightliner Recreational Vehicle, 2005 Freightliner S2, 2006 Freightliner S2, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2008 Freightliner S2, 2009 Freightliner S2, Freightliner Shuttle Bus.

2 2008 Freightliner S2 brake disc caliper TSB (Bulletin SB-42-19)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2013
Component: Brake disc caliper.
Bulletin Summary: 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
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
Freightliner Recreational Vehicle, 2005 Freightliner S2, 2006 Freightliner S2, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2008 Freightliner S2, 2009 Freightliner S2, Freightliner Shuttle Bus.

3 2008 Freightliner S2 rear suspension axle non-powered axle assembly TSB (Bulletin 35-8)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 2012
Component: Rear suspension axle non-powered axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Freightliner: lubricating the wheel bearing, drive axles.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Freightliner S2, 2006 Freightliner S2, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2008 Freightliner S2, 2009 Freightliner S2.

4 2008 Freightliner S2 driveline center support bearing TSB (Bulletin 35-8)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 2012
Component: Driveline center support bearing.
Bulletin Summary: Freightliner: lubricating the wheel bearing, drive axles.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Freightliner S2, 2006 Freightliner S2, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2008 Freightliner S2, 2009 Freightliner S2.

5 2008 Freightliner S2 windshield wiper/washer switch/wiring TSB (Bulletin GI-54-44)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 2011
Component: Windshield wiper/washer switch/wiring.
Bulletin Summary: Freightliner: the cycling of the windshield wipers exhibits an unintended cycle.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Freightliner S2, 2006 Freightliner S2, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2008 Freightliner S2, 2009 Freightliner S2.

6 2008 Freightliner S2 front suspension wheel bearing TSB (Bulletin SB-35-08)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2011
Component: Front suspension wheel bearing.
Bulletin Summary: Freightliner: instructions on how to lubricate the wheel bearings on a rear drive axle.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Freightliner S2, 2006 Freightliner S2, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2008 Freightliner S2, 2009 Freightliner S2.

7 2008 Freightliner S2 service brakes TSB (Bulletin SB-42-17)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2010
Component: Service brakes.
Bulletin Summary: 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 cur
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Freightliner S2, 2006 Freightliner S2, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2008 Freightliner S2, 2009 Freightliner S2.

8 2008 Freightliner S2 windshield wiper/washer TSB (Bulletin SB-82-1)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2009
Component: Windshield wiper/washer.
Bulletin Summary: 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1973 Freightliner Powerliner, Freightliner Recreational Vehicle, 1999 Freightliner S112, 2005 Freightliner S2, 2006 Freightliner S2, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2008 Freightliner S2, 2009 Freightliner S2, 1997 Freightliner School Bus, Freightliner School Bus.

9 2008 Freightliner S2 windshield wiper/washer switch/wiring TSB (Bulletin SB-82-1)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2009
Component: Windshield wiper/washer switch/wiring.
Bulletin Summary: 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1973 Freightliner Powerliner, Freightliner Recreational Vehicle, 1999 Freightliner S112, 2005 Freightliner S2, 2006 Freightliner S2, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2008 Freightliner S2, 2009 Freightliner S2, 1997 Freightliner School Bus, Freightliner School Bus.

10 2008 Freightliner S2 windshield wiper/washer motor TSB (Bulletin SB-82-1)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2009
Component: Windshield wiper/washer motor.
Bulletin Summary: 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1973 Freightliner Powerliner, Freightliner Recreational Vehicle, 1999 Freightliner S112, 2005 Freightliner S2, 2006 Freightliner S2, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2008 Freightliner S2, 2009 Freightliner S2, 1997 Freightliner School Bus, Freightliner School Bus.

11 2008 Freightliner S2 equipment adaptive TSB (Bulletin SF-409A)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2009
Component: Equipment adaptive.
Bulletin Summary: Fcccfreightliner 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
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Fccc B2, 2008 Freightliner Custom Chassis, 2003 Freightliner Mb Shuttle Bus Chassis, 2008 Freightliner Mt-45, 2008 Freightliner Mt-55, 2008 Freightliner MT45, 2008 Freightliner MT55, 2008 Freightliner S2.

12 2008 Freightliner S2 diesel storage tank assembly TSB (Bulletin SB-42-16)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2008
Component: Diesel storage tank assembly.
Bulletin Summary: 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. Inclu
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Freightliner S2, 2006 Freightliner S2, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2008 Freightliner S2, 2009 Freightliner S2, 1997 Freightliner School Bus.