Technical Service Bulletins of the 1997 Freightliner School Bus

There have been 5 technical service bulletins issued for the 1997 Freightliner School Bus.

1 1997 Freightliner School Bus rear suspension springs/bags TSB (Bulletin SB-32-10)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 2010
Component: Rear suspension springs/bags.
Bulletin Summary: Freightliner LLC: troubleshooting for a misalignment of the suspension air springs.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Freightliner Freightliner, 2009 Freightliner S2, 1997 Freightliner School Bus.

2 1997 Freightliner School Bus frame and members TSB (Bulletin SB-31-2)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 2009
Component: Frame and members.
Bulletin Summary: Freightliner: five piece (standard) bolted crossmembers are now available for field replacement of the five piece welded crossmembers that are used with steel frame rails. The bolted crossmember makes replacement easier, since it can be I
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Freightliner School Bus.

3 1997 Freightliner School Bus 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.

4 1997 Freightliner School Bus 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.

5 1997 Freightliner School Bus 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.

6 1997 Freightliner School Bus rear suspension springs TSB (Bulletin SB-32-10)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2008
Component: Rear suspension springs.
Bulletin Summary: Freightliner: airliner suspension air spring bag misalignment troubleshooting. Freightliner airliner 10k/12k/15k/18k/21k/23k rear suspensions have single or dual leaf springs that support the bottom of the air spring. No model years listed
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Freightliner School Bus.

7 1997 Freightliner School Bus rear suspension spring assembly TSB (Bulletin SB-32-10)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2008
Component: Rear suspension spring assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Freightliner: airliner suspension air spring bag misalignment troubleshooting. Freightliner airliner 10k/12k/15k/18k/21k/23k rear suspensions have single or dual leaf springs that support the bottom of the air spring. No model years listed
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Freightliner School Bus.

8 1997 Freightliner School Bus 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.