Freightliner Fl60 1993
Model Fl60 made in 1993 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1993
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V104000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 04/01/1992 to 05/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 56 | 09/27/1993 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/14/1993 | 06/22/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | As the brake pads wear, the brake caliper travel may be limited by interference with the main support member (z-bar spring) of the suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Limited brake caliper travel can prevent full braketorque application on the drive axle, increasing stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bendix will supply replacement brake calipers for affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: medium trucks, business class, equipped with bendixhydraulic disk brakes and hendrickson has series single drive air suspension. | |||||||||||||||