Freightliner Conventional 1982
Model Conventional made in 1982 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, steering.
Model 1982
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
88V138000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 09/01/1981 to 11/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 19898 | 10/19/1988 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/16/1988 | 08/22/1988 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in low air flow across the resistornetwork and high amperage, allowing the air duct to reach elevated temperatureswith the possibility of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a thermo cutoff device in the heater/air conditioner system and/or replace the blower motor switch. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: heater/air conditioner blower motor.vehicle description: long conventional and high cab over engine trucks. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
83V089000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 04/01/1982 to 04/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 328 | 10/28/1983 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/07/1983 | 10/12/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The pinch bolt installed on the steering gear component is of a smaller size than specified. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the incorrectly sized pinch bolt with a properly sized one if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; pinch bolt.consequences of defect: the universal joint drive yoke could slide off thegear, causing loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident. |