Freightliner Fl-70 1991
Model Fl-70 made in 1991 by Freightliner got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, parking brake and seat belts.
Model 1991
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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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
97V114001 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 12/03/1991 to 07/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 77000 | 09/05/1997 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/04/1997 | 08/06/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. the shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. the shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Notes:owner notification is expected to begin september 5,1997.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, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., pacific time. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL | ||||||||||||||||
95V094000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1991 to 02/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 3050 | 09/14/1995 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/09/1995 | 05/19/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the vehicle is not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. effort to release. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: emergency parking brake; mechanical; lever.vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with mechanical parking brake.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
92V057000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1991 to 07/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1400 | 09/21/1992 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/14/1992 | 04/24/1992 | 571 | 210 | |||||
Defect Summary | A number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt. welding materials used on the inboard anchorage bracket under the cab deck will not meet fmvss no. 210 load test requirements when three seating positions are provided. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Safety belt anchorage systems that do not comply to theload test requirements subject the seat occupant to greater risk of injury inthe event of a sudden stop or accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Add reinforcement welds in the upper b pillar and add fasteners to the lower deck anchorage bracket. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: safety belt anchorages, fmvss no. 210.vehicle description: heavy trucks manufactured before february 2, 1992 andcabs with a center seating position built before march 2, 1992. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
91V178000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1991 to 09/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 49 | 11/22/1991 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/15/1991 | 10/17/1991 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Lack of proper seating causes the reservoirs to failto comply with the requirements of fmvss 121. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Clean and reseat the air check valves as needed. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: heavy trucks. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
95V018000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1991 to 02/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 5700 | 04/28/1995 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/06/1995 | 02/22/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can result in loss of braking capability. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2) mounting studs. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes; air;drum and shoe system; chamber.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 12 and 16 front brake chambers mounted on rockwell foundation brakes.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
91V177000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1991 to 09/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 420 | 11/22/1991 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/15/1991 | 10/17/1991 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The hook size of the throttle return spring is too small resulting in a tight fit around the anchor nut, causing the throttle return spring to break prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the throttle spring breaks, the engine will return to idle speed, which may cause a highway hazard and result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install throttle return springs with larger hooks. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: throttle return springs.vehicle description: heavy trucks with cummins b series engines. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
93V148000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 05/01/1991 to 03/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 985 | 11/19/1993 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/14/1993 | 09/20/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: visual; windshield wiper.vehicle description: medium duty trucks. |