Freightliner Fld-112
Model Fld-112 made by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, visibility.
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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| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V140000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 07/01/1993 to 08/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 336 | 10/29/1993 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/24/1993 | 09/01/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Power steering hose assemblies were built with incorrect end fittings. these end fittings were rated at 1250 psi working pressure and the correct end fittings are rated at 2000 psi. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The end fittings could fail under normal system pressure,resulting in loss of power steering assist and/or leakage of power steeringfluid. loss of power steering assist may result in loss of steering controlwhich may cause an accident. leakage of power steering fluid may result in afire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove and replace the power steering pressure line between the power steering pump and the steering gear box. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; power assist.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V010000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 09/01/1993 to 12/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 790 | 02/28/1994 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/14/1994 | 01/25/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Contact may occur between the windshield wiper motor and a huck bolt collar which causes a gear within the motor to fracture resulting in complete failure of the windshield wiper system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces the operator's road vision in inclement weather and could result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace the windshield wiper motor and remove the huck bolt and replace it with a pull-type rivet. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual systems; windshield wiper; motor. vehicle description: medium duty non-sleeper cab trucks equipped with optional electric windshield wipers.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact freightliner service center at 1-503-735-8000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||