NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10036591: 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 Freightliner Argosy

Official manufacturer communication context for 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 Freightliner Argosy, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10036591 summary graphic for 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 Freightliner Argosy
10036591NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
12affected product rows
80/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

FREIGHTLINER: FAN CLUTCH NUTS. ALWAYS USE NEW NYLOC NUTS WHEN INSTALLING THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ON A BORG WARNER (KYSOR) FAN CLUTCH. FAILURE MAY LEAD TO A LOOSE OR LOST FAN, AND DAMAGE TO THE FAN CLUTCH OR TRUCK. *PE

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
FreightlinerArgosy2008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerBusiness Class2003Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerBusiness Class M22011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerCargo2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerCascadia2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerCentury Class2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerColumbia2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerCoronado2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerFlamodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerFlbmodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerFlc112model years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerFld2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10036591?

FREIGHTLINER: FAN CLUTCH NUTS. ALWAYS USE NEW NYLOC NUTS WHEN INSTALLING THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ON A BORG WARNER (KYSOR) FAN CLUTCH. FAILURE MAY LEAD TO A LOOSE OR LOST FAN, AND DAMAGE TO THE FAN CLUTCH OR TRUCK. *PE

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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