1985 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recalls (5)

Campaign:
85V119000 on 10/09/1985
Component:
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Manufactured:
03/31/1985 - 05/31/1985
Affected:
47
Defect:
The ln-2 passenger seat may not comply with fmvss 207 requiring that the seatback remain in its set position when subjected to a 3300 inch pound rearward force. consequence of defect: slippage of the seatback mechanism could occur during an accident and possibly injure the passenger.
Correction:
Replace parts in seatback adjusting system or replace entire seat assembly.
Notes:
System: seat, passenger. vehicle description: medium conventional trucks.

Campaign:
85V161000 on 12/08/1985
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
02/28/1983 - 07/31/1985
Affected:
20
Defect:
Rear brake relay valve control line was connected to the secondary double check valve, rather than the primary one. consequence of defect: these trucks have a two axle brake system each on separate systems to avoid total loss of brakes. however with the misconnected lines and if a rupture or leak occurs in the control line, the front and rear axle brakes will fail.
Correction:
Properly connect control line to the primary double check valve. recheck for proper operation of front brakes.
Notes:
System: air brakes plumbing.vehicle description: heavy duty low cab forward trucks. model fll6384.

Campaign:
86V011000 on 01/30/1986
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
03/31/1984 - 09/30/1985
Affected:
25,000
Defect:
The center bracket, one of the three used to hold the grab handle in place, contains a rivet which may not be properly align. this allows a small gap to exist between the rivet head and the bracket. consequence of defect: a ring on a finger could be caught in the gap and result in personal injury to a person getting out or into the cab.
Correction:
Remove the rivet on each center bracket.
Notes:
System: grab handle for cab entry and exits.vehicle description: c.o.e. and long nose conventional trucks.

Campaign:
86V018000 on 02/09/1986
Component:
Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured:
01/31/1985 - 12/31/1985
Affected:
226
Defect:
The central tube part of the drag link, which is set in a rotational position, does not have enough clearance between the nut or bolt head and the axle beam. consequence of defect: there could be interference during a right turn wheel cut and may cause the steering linkage to bind, leading to the loss of steering control and an accident.
Correction:
Replace adjustable drag link with an assembly on which only the forward end is adjustable. also, stake rear end.
Notes:
System: steering. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks fitted with a model gkn120 front axle.

Campaign:
86V166000 on 12/21/1986
Component:
Wheels:center section
Manufactured:
06/30/1984 - 07/31/1985
Affected:
150
Defect:
Cracks can develop in the hub in the inner wheel bearing area. consequence of defect: oil leaks could occur resulting in lack of lubrication.
Correction:
Replace hubs.
Notes:
System: aluminum wheel hub. vehicle description: trucks equipped with con met hubs with outboard mountedbrake drums for ff-941 front axle.

1985 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER TSB

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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