ComplaintsforTAG Truck Center, LLC

• Initial Complaint

  10/27/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  On May 12th. I got a 1box for my semi truck replace. I paid 17k . I got my truck back after 1 day ************* come on. I took to another freightliner to resolve. They said it not the 1box. It the sensor. Paid ****. After 1 week my check engine come on and truck died. Towed to ****** Premier Freightliner. They said the filter in thr 1box crack. Premier Freightliner fix problem. TAG Ttrucking paid for because it under warranty with 1box. Next day truck died again in ******* *****. Towed to ********* Truck Repair. They said 1box is a LEMON. IT DOESN'T WORK. Also the 1box damage the fuel pump and EGR. I call Tag Trucking for refund and pay for expenses that 1box damage. They said 1box cannot damage fuel pump and egr. I said tell that o the ********* mechanic. TAG TRUCK REP ******************* said to send phone. I email ********************* from Tag Trucking the invoice from ********* Trucking. They never call me back or got in contact. June 11th I took my truck to ********* Truck repair.

  Business response

  11/14/2023

  Complaint related to Repairs to 2015 Freightliner Cascadia VIN# *****************

  Customer,*******************, brought his ********************** referenced above to our ******, ** Dealership on May 12, 2023 with a Check Engine Light on and the Customer had not been able to perform a Manual Regen of the Aftertreatment System.

  After Troubleshooting, we gave the Customer an estimate for needed repairs to the Aftertreatment System on the Truck and Customer agreed to said repairs.  (See Attached Signed Estimate.)  We then asked the Customer for a $5,000 Deposit to begin the work.
  Customer gave us 2 separate Credit Cards for $2,500 each. The 2nd Card is the one the Customer disputed.  (See attached detail.)  We completed repairs to the Trucks Aftertreatment System on May 13th and the Customer paid the balance owed on our Service Invoice R680067342:03 in the amount of $12,042.98 on a Mastercard. (See Attached.)
  
  After the Truck left our dealership, he had an issue repaired by Truck Centers, *** on May18, 2023 for a failed Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor, which is not related in any way to the Repairs we made to his Truck. Our Service Manager spoke with a Service Advisor with Truck Centers, to confirm  that repairs at their dealership were not related to the Repairs we made.

  Then, the Customer took the ********************** to another Freightliner Dealer, Premier Truck Group of *********** on June 5,2023.  One of the New Diesel Particulate Filters we had installed failed.  The part had Freightliner Warranty on it and that dealer was paid under Warranty for the repair.  However, there was a $473.52 balance on Invoice *********, which our Dealership asked Premier Truck Group to bill us for, and we paid the $473.52 balance.  (See attached Follow up Repair.)
  
  We did, in fact, replace the One Box with New Genuine ******* One Box and Genuine ************* Parts for the *** Filters and NOX Sensors, all repairs come with a full 12 Month Parts and Labor Warranty good at any Freightliner Dealer Nationwide. Additionally, we have included a copy of the Tech Hard Card (See Attached) which indicate the ***** (Old Parts) were taken off the Truck and replaced during our repair.  As stated previously, one of the Diesel Particulate Filters, we installed that failed, but the subsequent repairs were performed under Freightliner (******* Diesel) Warranty and the $473.52 balance not covered under Warranty was paid by Our Dealership.  Customers Truck was repaired and back on the road, without further Out-of-Pocket Repair Costs.

  Customer then took the ********************** to ********* Truck Repair in *******, ** where they told him the Truck needed a new Fuel Pump and a new EGR Valve. Our Service Manager spoke to the manager at the repair shop in *******.  Again, these Engine Components were not covered under the scope of work our Dealership performed.  We repeatedly told the Customer that the ********************** has a full 12 Month Parts and Labor Warranty on work we performed that is good at any Freightliner Dealer Nationwide, but it only covers items repaired at a Freightliner Dealer.  

  If you have any questions, please give me a call at *************.

  *********************** - Finance Director

  Lonestar Truck Group / TAG Truck Center

  Customer response

  11/15/2023

   
  Complaint: 20792670
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  I spent over $15,000 on towing and repairs due to TAG Trucking poor quality of work. My truck died twice causing me to lose work. Not to mention anxiety and stress. This is not professional quality work. I tried to take it Freightliner but they only patch the job and not fix. I believe I have been defrauded.  Attach is the statement invoice from ********************* which stated my truck broke down and won't start due to the exhaust pipe not tighten enough causing black soot to seep out  therefore damaging my fuel pump and egr. Also an Invoice from ********* Truck Repair saying that the 1 Box doesn't work therefore damage my fuel pump and 1 box. All this breakdown  cost me money. Tag Freightliner should have fix it the first time and I shouldn't have to keep wasting time and money taking it back to Freightliner. I would like to compensate for my stress, lost work opportunity, down time, repairs, towing.
  Sincerely,
  
  *******************

  Business response

  11/15/2023

  Complaint related to Repairs to 2015 Freightliner Cascadia VIN# *****************
  Customer, *******************, brought his ********************** referenced above to our ******, ** Dealership on May 12, 2023 with a Check Engine Light on and the Customer had not been able to perform a Manual Regen of the Aftertreatment System.
  After Troubleshooting, we gave the Customer an estimate for needed repairs to the Aftertreatment System on the Truck and Customer agreed to said repairs.  (See Attached Signed Estimate.)  We then asked the Customer for a $5,000 Deposit to begin the work.
  Customer gave us 2 separate Credit Cards for $2,500 each.  We completed repairs to the Trucks Aftertreatment System on May 13th and the Customer paid the balance owed on our Service Invoice R680067342:03 in the amount of $12,042.98 on a Mastercard. (See Attached.)
  
  After the Truck left our dealership, he had an issue repaired by Truck Centers, *** on May 18, 2023 for a failed Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor, which is not related in any way to the Repairs we made to his Truck. Our Service Manager spoke with a Service Advisor with Truck Centers, to confirm that repairs at their dealership was not related to the Repairs we made.
  Then, the Customer took the ********************** to another Freightliner Dealer, Premier Truck Group of *********** on June 5, 2023.  One of the New Diesel Particulate Filters we had installed failed.  The part had Freightliner (*******) Warranty on it and that dealer was paid under Warranty for the repair.  However, there was a $473.52 balance on Invoice *********, which our Dealership asked Premier Truck Group to bill us for, and we paid the $473.52 balance.  (See attached Follow up Repair.)
  
  We did, in fact, replace the One Box with New Genuine ******* One Box and Genuine ************* Parts for the *** Filters and NOX Sensors, all repairs come with a full 12 Month Parts and Labor Warranty good at any Freightliner Dealer Nationwide. Additionally, we have included a copy of the Tech Hard Card (See Attached) which indicate the ***** (Old Parts) were taken off the Truck and replaced during our repair.  As stated previously, one of the Diesel Particulate Filters, we installed had failed, but the subsequent repairs were performed under Freightliner (******* Diesel) Warranty and the $473.52 balance not covered under Warranty was paid by Our Dealership.  Customers Truck was repaired and back on the road, without further Out-of-Pocket Repair Costs. It is important to note that Our Dealership does not Warranty the Parts.  The *** Filter that was cracked, was a Genuine ******* *** Filter that had a failure, but as already stated, that failed part was covered under Freightliner (******* Diesel) warranty.

  Customer later had issues with the ********************** near **********, ** and called ************************* Mobile Repair, who repaired an Exhaust leak at the *** Filter.  We should note the Freightliner Dealer in ***********, who installed a replacement *** Filter under Warranty, would have been the last Dealer to have opened up the One Box, which may have caused the Exhaust Leak.  ************************* Mobile Repair also found the Truck needed the Fuel Pump replaced along with all 6 Fuel Injectors.  However, Customer did not have this Mechanic make those repairs.

  Customer then took the ********************** to ********* Truck Repair in *******, ** where they told him the Truck needed a new Fuel Pump and a new *** Valve. On the ********* Truck Repair invoice, they stated inaccurately that the One Box was not replaced. That is patently untrue. The only way, the cracked *** Filter was replaced under Warranty at Freightliner in *********** was because of our One Box Replacement.  Also, it is inaccurate that ********* Truck Repair alleged that an issue with the One Box or Aftertreatment System could cause an issue with the Fuel Pump, or Fuel Injectors or the *** Valve, since the Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors and the *** Valve are all "Upstream" from the One Box or Aftertreatment System.   Our Service Manager spoke to the manager at the repair shop in *******.  Again,we re-stated these Engine Components were not covered under the scope of work our Dealership performed.  We repeatedly told the Customer that the ********************** has a full 12 Month Parts and Labor Warranty on work we performed that is good at any Freightliner Dealer Nationwide, but it only covers items repaired at a Freightliner Dealer.  
  If you have any questions, please give me a call at *************.
  *********************** - Finance Director
  Lonestar Truck Group / TAG Truck Center

  Customer response

  11/16/2023

   
  Complaint: 20792670
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *******************

• Initial Complaint

  01/28/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  ********************************************************************************01/10/XXXX - XX/28/2021 Payment Amount: $8400.00 My company took truck No. 01 to the shop due to the check engine light *eing active with fault codes. Upon checking in the unit with the service representative **, I informed him I wanted the truck thoroughly inspected after he successfully diagnosed the codes. Later in the day, ** provided me with an update on the truck. Afterwards, I approved TAG to proceed with the repairs. On 01/17/2021, the truck was picked up around 6pm. On 01/19/2021, while performing a pre-trip inspection, the driver o*served oil and transmission fluid leaking on the ground. Immediately, I contacted TAG and I informed ***** O' **** of the matter. Instantly, he denied his company had any wrongdoings with this mechanical failure. Next, I contacted, **** ***son, regarding this matter. Within, 30 minutes Brian ****** contacted me. During the conversation, Mr. ****** stated, he was very concerned a*out correcting the issue. On 01/21/2021, ***** O'****, informed me to place a stop payment on the check until they resolve the mechanical matter, and the truck will *e towed *ack to TAG's shop. On 01/25/2021, *****, informed me to overnight a check to TAG to cover the repair *ill. On 01/26/2021, *****, informed me the truck could not *e picked up until the check cleared. On 01/27/2021, the truck was scheduled to *e picked up; however, upon arrival the truck had *ody damage due to *eing towed, could not maintain air pressure, the passenger **** had flat spots, and there was water in the air tank. Immediately, I contacted Brian ******, and he was yelling stating, he's going to repair the truck! Once it's completed, we no longer will service your equipment. 01/28/2021, the truck was picked up, however, it has leakage coming from the tur*o, it is not maintain speed, and the front end need shocks. I specifically informed TAG thoroughly inspect the truck. ***** O' **** admitted and accepted full 100% lia*ility for this matter.

  Business response

  05/06/2022

  Business Response /* (1000, 10, 2022/03/02) */ The customer called our location 01/10/2022 and informed us that his truck would be left outside our gate. He gave complaints over the phone which included: radio is not working, windshield is leaking, check engine light is on, there is surging in idle, fuel gauge is not working properly, unit has trouble going in gear, and he has also wanted a truck inspection. The truck was written up on 01/11/2022 and once an estimate was made, the customer was notified. At that time, customer notified us that an after-market warranty had been purchased for the truck, and he asked us to check on this. When we called to verify the warranty, we were notified that the warranty did not cover the repairs that were needed. The customer was immediately made aware of the warranty situation, and he approved the repairs that were quoted. On 01/18/2022, the repairs were completed, and an email was sent to the customer to look over the final bill prior to picking his truck up. The original bill was $6,087.41 and after talking to the customer on the phone, the bill was lowered to $5,870.23. The customer provided a check for $5,870.23 on the day he picked the truck up, and the final repair order was signed. When the accounting department tried to cash the check, it would not go through due to insufficient funds. When the customer was questioned about this, he informed us that he had the bank stop the check, because the truck had another oil leak. At no time did I request that the customer stop the check. His truck was down about 95 miles from our location, so we covered the tow bill to get the truck back to us so it could be assessed. The truck arrived back to our shop 01/24/2022 and oil was leaking at the rocker housing. At this time, we checked with the customers' after-market warranty to see if the repairs would be covered, and they were not. The customer was then notified of the situation and an estimate was provided, and the store deducted half of the labor to help the customer with his bill. He agreed to the estimate and was made aware that both bills would have to be paid prior to the truck being released to his company. The total for both repair bills was $8,422.36, which the customer agreed to pay. When the truck was completed, the customer's driver came to pick the truck up. Upon inspection by his driver, he noticed that fairing on cab had been damaged. As a company, we took it upon ourselves to replace both fairings, which included installation and having them painted. This was at no cost to the customer. The driver also noticed a problem with a steer tire, so the truck was taken to Southern Tire, and the tire was replaced at no cost to the customer. The tire did not sustain damage from work done to his truck at our shop, but it was replaced to try to help the customer out. The final issue that the driver pointed out was the unit seemed to not be producing enough power going down the road. The issue was caused by a hole in a pipe leading towards the turbo, which had been modified by someone else. The customer was informed that if the pipe was changed, the modification that he had done to his truck would no longer work as it should. At this time, the driver and customer decided not to mess with the pipe and take the truck. During this process of repair, the customer was verbally abusive to our staff and other people in the organization. This is the reason that we will no longer do business with him or his company. Consumer Response /* (3000, 12, 2022/03/04) */ (The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.) I do not accept their response because the company had to take the truck to another mechanic to repair the truck successfully. TAG did not fix the windshield, the ABS light, the electrical issues in the dash, the oil, transmission, nor coolant leakage, etc. Business Response /* (4000, 14, 2022/03/11) */ As a company we had $3,693.56 in policy work to help the customer with the bill. Customer and driver stated that when truck was picked up that everything was good. The truck was taken to a different shop for the fairings and tire replacement since our location doesn't handle tire work or have a body shop. These repairs were both explained to the customer and he agreed upon the repair.

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