1971 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recalls (6)

Campaign:
77V231000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:linkages
Affected:
670
Defect:
The involved vehicles contain defective ball studs that were improperly heat-treated and thus contain cracks. these studs, located in the pitman arm, could eventually fracture in the threaded portion under the retaining nut.
Correction:
The dealer will replace the defective pitman arm ball stud with a new one, without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; ball stud.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could result, causing loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Campaign:
71V205000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Vehicle speed control:springs
Affected:
997
Notes:
Frieghtliner campaign no n/a.all models equipped w/cummins v 903 engines.possibility that throttle spring may break causing throttle to remain in openposition.if condition exists,could result in loss vehicle control.(correct by installing new modified spring.)

Campaign:
74V158000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket
Affected:
26
Notes:
Freightliner campaign no fl-0028.tractor.possibility that the suspensionbeam hanger brackets on the tandem rear axles may develop cracks after 200,000milesof over-the-road service.if this condition exists it can eventuallycause the brackets to fail and can result in loss of vehicle control.thisrecall supplements 71-0071 initiated on april 23, 1971 for the same defect.(correct by inspecting and replacing brackets where necessary).

Campaign:
75V119000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, air:controls
Affected:
3,200
Notes:
Truck.manf'd after aug.1967.possibility that fatigue cracks can developin the area of the brake pedal around the pivot pin holes.(correct byinspecting and replacing pedal with an improved design)

Campaign:
72V276000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket
Affected:
161
Notes:
Freightliner campaign no fsb16-17.all models w/fh34a, fr34a, fs34a,proto-type rear tandem suspension.possibility that alloy used in casting rhand lh forward spring bracket on rear tandem suspension may not be withinspecification.failure of bracket may occur at point of radial rod to castingconnection.(correct by inspecting and replacing with new replacement parts.).

Campaign:
71V071000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket
Affected:
9
Notes:
Freightliner field bulletin no fsb 11-39.truck-tractor.sus pension beamhanger brackets on tandem rear axles may developcracks after 200,000 miles ofover-the-road service.this cou ld eventually cause brackets to fail andresult in loss of veh icle control.by replacing brackets).

1971 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
SB-49-4
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Freightliner: occasionally the amber diesel particulate filter (dpf) status light on the driver message center may come con, indicating that the exhaust soot level is elevated. recreational vehicle, shuttle bus, walk in van and s2 custom
Bulletin:
954-12
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
954-12 installation of the fuel injector.pdf

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