1997 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 96V167000 on 09/24/1996
- Component:
- Steering:column
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1996 - 09/01/1996
- Affected:
- 2,688
- Defect:
- The four fasteners that retain the output shaft bearing to the steering column tilt/telescoping mechanism was not torqued properly.
- Consequence:
- If these fasteners become loose and all fall out, the steering column driveline will disconnect from the tilt/telescoping mechanism and the ability to steer the vehicle will be lost.
- Correction:
- The vehicles will be inspected for loose fasteners and retorqued to the proper specifications if the fasteners are loose.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to be completed by october 18, 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:
- 98V003000 on 01/21/1998
- Component:
- Parking brake:conventional:air
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1997 - 10/11/1997
- Affected:
- 2,587
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: truck/trailers equipped with a hydraulic parking brake. a casting error in the hydraulic parking brake relay valve causes excessive pressure in the brake system which can result in a hydraulic hose separation.
- Consequence:
- If this occurs, the power steering assist will be lost and the brakes will be operating from the back-up system.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a check valve modification kit to reduce the system pressure.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began march 4,1998. owners who take their vehicle 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).
1997 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER TSBs (20)
- Bulletin:
- 970725977218
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- A new door seal is available to provide better cab door sealing. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970101978361
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Experiencing hot air blowing in the sleeper. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101SF149A
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Subject pertaining to duraform seat bases. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101978359
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- General information regarding air conditioning retrofit. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971001982031
- Component:
- 101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
- Summary:
- General information regarding horton fan clutch slippage. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970901983224
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- General information on a new height control valve adjustment. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971001984230
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- A diagnostic switch wiill be installed in production on all vehicles equipped with the wabco d-basic version abs system. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971001984915
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- General information on upper muffler-mounting bracket loosening. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971001988358
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- General description on the air conditioning protection unit.
- Bulletin:
- 971001985470
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- A new naming system for electrical wiring diagrams. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971001987217
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- General information on door trim seal replacement. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97092698201
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Important warranty information pertaining to air conditioning leak locator form. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97092598202
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Important warranty information pertaining to part return requirement for batteries. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97030198100A
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Subject regarding century class steering shaft. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101985472
- Component:
- 116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
- Summary:
- General information on the instrumentation control unit (icu) conducts a data bus roll call of particular electronic control units ( ecus) when the ignition keyswitch is turned on. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101986075
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- General information concerning side extender corrosion repair. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101982032
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- Replacement of the gates powergrip cooling system hose clamps. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101988360
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- General information on loose clutch mounting bolts. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101985473
- Component:
- 251000 electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
- Summary:
- General information on the basic instrumentation control unit (icu-b) is a new version of the integrated electonic dashboard. *yc
- 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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