Freightliner Fln 1992
Model Fln made in 1992 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, trailer hitches.
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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STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
99V224000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1992 to 05/29/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 224 | 10/13/1999 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/17/1999 | 08/18/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. these vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. the cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. the keys can work loose and fall out. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began october 13, 1999.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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
00V019002 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1990 to 08/31/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 151 | 08/07/2000 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/27/2000 | 02/02/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies. the fifth wheel mounting plates can crack. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-252.owner notification began august 7, 2000.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 or fontaine at 1-800-874-9780.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |