Freightliner Fla 1992
Model Fla made in 1992 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, visibility.
Model 1992
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. | |||||||||||||||
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. |