Freightliner Fl80 1991

Model Fl80 made in 1991 by Freightliner got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, air and vehicle speed control.

Model 1991

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
97V114001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 12/03/1991 to 07/01/1994V (Vehicle)7700009/05/1997ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC08/04/199708/06/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesNotes: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, AIR - ANTILOCK
91V178000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1991 to 09/01/1991V (Vehicle)4911/22/1991MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC10/15/199110/17/1991571121
Defect SummaryReservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated.
Consequence SummaryLack of proper seating causes the reservoirs to failto comply with the requirements of fmvss 121.
Corrective SummaryClean and reseat the air check valves as needed.
NotesSystem: brakes.vehicle description: heavy trucks.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS
91V177000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1991 to 09/01/1991V (Vehicle)42011/22/1991MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC10/15/199110/17/1991
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryIf the throttle spring breaks, the engine will return to idle speed, which may cause a highway hazard and result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryInstall throttle return springs with larger hooks.
NotesSystem: throttle return springs.vehicle description: heavy trucks with cummins b series engines.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
93V148000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 05/01/1991 to 03/01/1992V (Vehicle)98511/19/1993ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC09/14/199309/20/1993
Defect SummaryThe windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryRemove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.
NotesSystem: visual; windshield wiper.vehicle description: medium duty trucks.

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