1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recalls (7)
- Campaign:
- 91V177000 on 10/16/1991
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:springs
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1991 - 08/31/1991
- Affected:
- 420
- Defect:
- The hook size of the throttle return spring is too small resulting in a tight fit around the anchor nut, causing the throttle return spring to break prematurely.
- Consequence:
- If the throttle spring breaks, the engine will return to idle speed, which may cause a highway hazard and result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Install throttle return springs with larger hooks.
- Notes:
- System: throttle return springs.vehicle description: heavy trucks with cummins b series engines.
- Campaign:
- 91V178000 on 10/16/1991
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:antilock
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1991 - 08/31/1991
- Affected:
- 49
- Defect:
- Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated.
- Consequence:
- Lack of proper seating causes the reservoirs to failto comply with the requirements of fmvss 121.
- Correction:
- Clean and reseat the air check valves as needed.
- Notes:
- System: brakes.vehicle description: heavy trucks.
- Campaign:
- 92V057000 on 04/23/1992
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1991 - 06/30/1992
- Affected:
- 1,400
- Defect:
- A number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt. welding materials used on the inboard anchorage bracket under the cab deck will not meet fmvss no. 210 load test requirements when three seating positions are provided.
- Consequence:
- Safety belt anchorage systems that do not comply to theload test requirements subject the seat occupant to greater risk of injury inthe event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Correction:
- Add reinforcement welds in the upper b pillar and add fasteners to the lower deck anchorage bracket.
- Notes:
- System: safety belt anchorages, fmvss no. 210.vehicle description: heavy trucks manufactured before february 2, 1992 andcabs with a center seating position built before march 2, 1992.
- Campaign:
- 93V148000 on 09/19/1993
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1991 - 02/29/1992
- Affected:
- 985
- Defect:
- The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing 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 arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.
- Notes:
- System: visual; windshield wiper.vehicle description: medium duty trucks.
- Campaign:
- 95V018000 on 02/21/1995
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:drum:chamber
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1991 - 01/31/1995
- Affected:
- 5,700
- Defect:
- The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.
- Consequence:
- This condition can result in loss of braking capability.
- Correction:
- Dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2") mounting studs.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; air;drum and shoe system; chamber.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 12" and 16" front brake chambers mounted on rockwell foundation brakes.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:
- 95V094000 on 05/18/1995
- Component:
- Parking brake:conventional:mechanical
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1991 - 01/31/1995
- Affected:
- 3,050
- Defect:
- The parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked.
- Consequence:
- If the vehicle is not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. effort to release.
- Notes:
- System: emergency parking brake; mechanical; lever.vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with mechanical parking brake.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, 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:
- 97V114001 on 08/05/1997
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
- Manufactured:
- 12/02/1991 - 06/30/1994
- 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.
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