1993 FREIGHTLINER FLB Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 93V191000 on 11/30/1993
- Component:
- Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Affected:
- 1,800
- Defect:
- The heater/defroster door can become stuck in the heater mode due to the door over-traveling the door stop, impeding the defroster portion of the system from working.
- Consequence:
- If this occurs, and the windshield becomes fogged, itwill impair the driver's vision of the road and traffic, which may cause anaccident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a positive door stop.
- Notes:
- System: heater; water; defroster; defogger; hose; duct; air.vehicle description: medium duty trucks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotlineat 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 93V202000 on 12/15/1993
- Component:
- Power train:driveline:universal joint
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1993 - 05/31/1993
- Affected:
- 11,000
- Defect:
- The driveline u-joints exhibit excessive rates of failure at low mileages and may cause separation of the interaxle driveline.
- Consequence:
- Separation of the interaxle driveline may result in thedriveline falling to the road where it can interfere with traffic and resultin an accident.
- Correction:
- Freightliner dealers will remove and replace the rockwell interaxle u-joints with u-joints of a different design.
- Notes:
- System: powertrain; driveline; universal joint.vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with rockwell interaxledrivelines and freightliner airliner suspension.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact freightliner service center at 1-503-735-8000. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 94V068000 on 04/12/1994
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1993 - 02/28/1994
- Affected:
- 1,400
- Defect:
- A larger than specified screw was used to mount a power junction stud block to the passenger side of the engine tunnel. the larger screw did not allow adequate clearance between the screw head and the ring terminals which attach to the stud. contact between the ring terminals and the screw head can cause an electrical short circuit.
- Consequence:
- Electrical short circuits in the engine compartment can lead to possible fires without prior warning.
- Correction:
- Correct size mounting fasteners will be installed to replace the oversize screws. these will be recessed into the mounting block and cannot come into contact with the ring terminals.
- Notes:
- System: electrical system; wiring.vehicle description:cab-over-engine model trucks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95E003005 on 09/26/1995
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1992 - 01/31/1995
- Affected:
- 18,500
- Defect:
- Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become over pressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
- Consequence:
- If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
- Correction:
- Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with rockwell wabco system saver "1000" or system saver "twin" air dryers. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V232000 on 11/26/1996
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1993 - 06/29/1994
- Affected:
- 27,500
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with horton fan drives. the fan drive control system was reconfigured which resulted in a significant increase in the demand for fan activation and associated stress to electrical and mechanical components. various component failure models, combined with characteristics of the fan clutch and its bearings, can cause fan clutch bearings to fail prematurely and result in a locked fan.
- Consequence:
- If the fan is locked, the the system calls for the fan to be on, the fan clutch will slip, generate heat, and unless released, will result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the fan clutch drive disc with one that incorporates a thermally activated pressure relief.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification will be completed by december 9, 1996. note: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 1-503-735-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- 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.
1993 FREIGHTLINER FLB TSBs (4)
- Bulletin:
- sb2024
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Sb2024 horton fan clutch changes
- Bulletin:
- sb2028
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Sb2028 engine coolant changes
- Bulletin:
- sb2031
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Sb2031 horton fan clutches with 32-inch fans
- Bulletin:
- sb2032
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Sb2032 gates powergrip hose clamps, replacement
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