1994 FREIGHTLINER FLA Recalls (3)

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.

1994 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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