1992 FREIGHTLINER FL60 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
93V104000 on 06/21/1993
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Manufactured:
03/31/1992 - 04/30/1993
Affected:
56
Defect:
As the brake pads wear, the brake caliper travel may be limited by interference with the main support member (z-bar spring) of the suspension.
Consequence:
Limited brake caliper travel can prevent full braketorque application on the drive axle, increasing stopping distances.
Correction:
Bendix will supply replacement brake calipers for affected vehicles.
Notes:
System: brakes.vehicle description: medium trucks, business class, equipped with bendixhydraulic disk brakes and hendrickson "has" series single drive air suspension.

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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