Freightliner Conventional 1985
Model Conventional made in 1985 by Freightliner got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seat belts and service brakes, air.
Model 1985
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
87V020000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 05/01/1985 to 03/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3250 | 09/30/1987 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/19/1987 | 03/02/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Short circuit could result in trucks catching fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace existing picture frame type battery retainer with an i frame retainer and install convoluted tubing over positive battery cable. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: electrical.vehicle description: flc 112, conventional heavy-duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
87V192000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 09/01/1985 to 09/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 180 | 04/07/1988 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/18/1987 | 01/07/1988 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Fastener that connects the harness belt d ring to the b pillar may not be long enough to provide full thread engagement with the anchorage weld nut. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Seat belts could fail and not adequately protect theoccupant. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace mounting hardware with hex shoulder bolt and .55 inch spacer. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: seat beltsvehicle description: conventional trucks. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
86V137000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 10/01/1983 to 03/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 102 | 11/20/1986 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/20/1986 | 10/21/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Seat belts can loosen as the truck is driven. consequence of defect: driver and passenger would not be properly restrained in event of a sudden stop or crash. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Replace the non locking retractor seat belts with automatic locking retractor seat belts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: seat belts. vehicle description: long conventional tractors equipped with non locking retractor seat belts. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
87V147000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 10/01/1985 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 41 | 11/11/1987 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/15/1987 | 09/21/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Incorrect size air brake actuator chambers were installed on the drive axles. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in increased stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace drive axle brake chambers with correct size chambers. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: air brake actuator chambers.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
88V160000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 02/01/1984 to 09/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 92 | 01/30/1989 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/11/1988 | 10/18/1988 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: long conventional and hcoe trucks equipped with eatonefa12f4 front axle and ross hfb70 steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
86V106000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 09/01/1985 to 09/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 78 | 09/11/1986 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/05/1986 | 08/08/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Steering column mounting bolts may be absent, leaving only the knee pad to hold the steering wheel and column in place. consequence of defect: under certain driving conditions, knee pad attaching bolts may not be sufficient, allowing the steering column and wheel to come loose while the truck is being driven. this could result in loss of control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Install clamps and bolts, if missing, or check existing bolts for tightness. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering column mounting. vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
86V118000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 09/01/1983 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 6800 | 11/06/1986 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/26/1986 | 08/27/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield. vibration from this system causes the handhold parts to wear. consequence of defect: if the parts wear thin the possibility exists that the handhold might give way under the weight of a driver. this could result in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Replace the end brackets with a modified design utilizing a rubber isolater. also, add a plastic sleeve to the center bracket for isolation. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: structure/handhold. vehicle description: high coe and long convential tractors equipped withvertical bar handhold. |