Freightliner Fld 1996

Model Fld made in 1996 by Freightliner got 1 consumer complain there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, air and suspension.

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
96V125000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/1995 to 04/01/1996V (Vehicle)20507/26/1996MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/02/199607/10/1996
Defect SummaryThe bunk support bracket can fracture allowing the bunk to drop.
Consequence SummaryThe bunk could fall without warning striking an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a bunk support bracket reinforcement kit.
NotesSystem: equipment; bunk sleeper. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an upper bunk assembly. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin july 29, 1996. note: 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 1-503-735-8000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
96V043000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1996 to 01/01/1996V (Vehicle)22004/17/1996MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/04/199603/12/1996
Defect SummaryThe bolts used to mount the brake assemblies to the axles may have cracks from improper heat treatment.
Consequence SummaryThese cracks could cause the bolts to fail allowing the brake assemblies to separate from the axles increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace all brake mounting bolts.
NotesSystem: brakes; air systems. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time, should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8078. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL
97V009000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 10/01/1993 to 02/12/1996V (Vehicle)1356504/12/1997MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC01/27/199702/03/1997
Defect SummaryCorrosion can occur in the foot brake valve adapter bore and plunger due to water and road salt intrusion.
Consequence SummaryAccumulated corrosion and water intrusion can result in the plunger sticking, especially during extremely cold weather service.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace the brake valve adapter with an improved design that has full face contact with the gasket.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin march 3, 1997.note: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 1-503-735-8682.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
97V196001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 02/01/1996 to 11/30/1996V (Vehicle)404812/10/1997MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC11/04/199711/20/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. the front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Consequence SummaryCracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
NotesOwner notification will be completed by december 10, 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 1-503-735-8682.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
96V181001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/05/1996 to 09/19/1996V (Vehicle)25809/23/1996MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/24/199610/01/1996
Defect SummaryThese vehicles are equipped with a detroit diesel optimized idle system. if the ignition is turned on and the fuse for the electronic control module (ecm) power feed line is removed or burned out, the safety features designed to prevent injury to persons working in the vicinity of the engine will be bypassed, and unintentional cranking of the engine will occur.
Consequence SummaryIf unintentional cranking of the engine occurs, persons working in the vicinity of the engine could be injured and the vehicle could move.
Corrective SummaryDetroit diesel distributors will rewire the vehicles using a revised ecm which will eliminate unintentional cranking.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification began september 23, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicle 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 1-503-735-8000 or detroit diesel at 1-313-592-7357.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
SF109AC02/01/199752370Detroit diesel optimized idle system. *tw07/24/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
07/22/1998101/01/1996
 Electrical wiring shorted out resulting in fire. (qcaw)