1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 97V052000 on 04/16/1997
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Manufactured:
- 08/21/1995 - 03/30/1997
- Affected:
- 5,997
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: vans and trucks equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. the transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.
- Consequence:
- The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 6, 1997.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 1-503-735-8662.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 99V085000 on 04/28/1999
- Component:
- Parking brake:driveline
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1997 - 05/30/1998
- Affected:
- 1,935
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. the fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.
- Consequence:
- If this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the flange fasteners for proper torque and replace any fasteners found loose. if the fasteners are found to be properly torqued, they will be removed, permalock will be added, and then retorqued to proper specifications.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began may 28, 1999.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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