Freightliner Fl-60 1996

Model Fl-60 made in 1996 by Freightliner got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment and suspension.

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
98V002000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 06/13/1995 to 02/20/1996V (Vehicle)3505/14/1998MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC01/05/199801/22/1998567
Defect SummaryVehicle description: truck/trailers. the certification labels installed on these vehicles are incorrect. the gross axle weight rating is too high for the tires that were installed.
Consequence SummaryThe vehicle is too heavy for the tires installed resulting in a tire separation.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a corrected certification label on these vehicles.
NotesOwner notification began may 14, 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).
SUSPENSION - REAR
96V233003FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1996 to 10/23/1996V (Vehicle)141012/18/1996MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC11/20/199612/19/1996
Defect SummaryVehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. the drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. the length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
Consequence SummaryThis locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. if this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification began december 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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
11/21/1999
 Fire department was using vehicle as an ambulance. driver's side inbound seat belt buckle plastic sleeve mechanism has come off, causing belt to be inoperable. consumer has contacted manufacturer. manufacturer stated that entire seat belt assembly will need replacing. please provide any further details.*ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08/28/19971
 Consumer was involved in an accident possibly related to the throttle assembly spring, accelerator linkages, clips, and the pedal. (attorney for client) *slc