AI DamageFreightliner Argosy: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Freightliner Argosy across 5 model years: 0 owner complaints and 20 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CX Advocate for TufTrac M12 Bolts (TSB-32-057-FTL)
- Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts
- Vehicles built in model year 2016 use a bulkhead module (BHM) with a 500k auto baud rate
- SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
- Powernet Troubleshooting Guide
- Allison FuelSense 2.0
- Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown
- Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown
- Technical Service Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times
- Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps
- Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times
- Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.