1991 FREIGHTLINER FL60 Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 91V177000 on 10/16/1991
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:springs
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1991 - 08/31/1991
- Affected:
- 420
- Defect:
- The hook size of the throttle return spring is too small resulting in a tight fit around the anchor nut, causing the throttle return spring to break prematurely.
- Consequence:
- If the throttle spring breaks, the engine will return to idle speed, which may cause a highway hazard and result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Install throttle return springs with larger hooks.
- Notes:
- System: throttle return springs.vehicle description: heavy trucks with cummins b series engines.
- Campaign:
- 91V178000 on 10/16/1991
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:antilock
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1991 - 08/31/1991
- Affected:
- 49
- Defect:
- Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated.
- Consequence:
- Lack of proper seating causes the reservoirs to failto comply with the requirements of fmvss 121.
- Correction:
- Clean and reseat the air check valves as needed.
- Notes:
- System: brakes.vehicle description: heavy trucks.
- Campaign:
- 93V148000 on 09/19/1993
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1991 - 02/29/1992
- Affected:
- 985
- Defect:
- The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.
- Consequence:
- Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
- Correction:
- Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.
- Notes:
- System: visual; windshield wiper.vehicle description: medium duty trucks.
- Campaign:
- 97V114001 on 08/05/1997
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
- Manufactured:
- 12/02/1991 - 06/30/1994
- Affected:
- 77,000
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. the shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning.
- Consequence:
- If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. the shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves.
- Notes:
- Notes:owner notification is expected to begin september 5,1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., pacific time. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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