Freightliner Fla 1991
Model Fla made in 1991 by Freightliner got 1 consumer complain as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, air. . There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and power train.
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 01/01/1994 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
91V224000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1991 to 08/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 14660 | 12/30/1991 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The interaxle driveline u-joints may fail at low mileage due to a lack of lubrication in the u-joint during the assembly process. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The driveline could separate without prior warning whichcould result in vehicle damage to trucks, nearby vehicles, and injury to anyonein the area when driveline separation occurs. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Remove and replace the interaxle u-joints. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: transmission.vehicle description: heavy trucks. class 8 dual drive vehicles equipped withrockwell interaxle drivelines. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
91V084000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 04/01/1988 to 10/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 2976 | 08/01/1991 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/03/1991 | 06/11/1991 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Malformed steering wheel center section could result in a fracture of the upper hub casting. this may lead to separation of the steering wheel from the steering column mounting hub. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fractured upper hub casting could result in loss ofsteering control without warning and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Remove and replace the upper hub casting and install a hub plate. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering wheels.vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with optional leather covered steering wheel. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
93V149000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 03/01/1991 to 03/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 505 | 11/19/1993 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/14/1993 | 09/20/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Contact interference between the windshield wiper linkage and the motor output shaft nut causes linkage separation, resulting in 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 linkage with a redesigned linkage that provides additional clearance with the wiper motor output shaft. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: visual; windshield wipers.vehicle description: medium duty trucks. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
09/15/1992 | 4 | ||
The right front rockwell brake pulls to the right. tt consumer states the right front brakes were hotter than the other brakes, dealer replaced right front brake shoes, problem came back and dealer replaced relay valve, left and right front shoes and drums, had to have front and rear axles realigned, while traveling on a wet road, consumer lost traction and went to the left, he applied brakes and vehicle pulled hard to the right causing truck to jack knife, consumer states problem is in the front brakes. *slc |