1992 FREIGHTLINER FLA Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 93V149000 on 09/19/1993
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1991 - 02/28/1993
- Affected:
- 505
- Defect:
- Contact interference between the windshield wiper linkage and the motor output shaft nut causes linkage separation, resulting in 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 linkage with a redesigned linkage that provides additional clearance with the wiper motor output shaft.
- Notes:
- System: visual; windshield wipers.vehicle description: medium duty trucks.
- Campaign:
- 97V114001 on 08/05/1997
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
- Manufactured:
- 12/02/1991 - 12/31/1993
- 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.
1992 FREIGHTLINER FLA TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- sb2027
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Sb2027 index k7w fan control kit function check
- Bulletin:
- sb2034
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Sb2034 fan shroud interference on fld vehicles
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