Freightliner Fln 1997
Model Fln made in 1997 by Freightliner got 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningparking brake and service brakes, air.
Model 1997
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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| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V002001 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 06/06/1997 to 12/26/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 33 | 06/28/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/03/2000 | 01/14/2000 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. these valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A replacement valve will be provided to owners with installation instructions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-248.owner notification began june 28, 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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V152001 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1998 to 05/02/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 83 | 02/06/2001 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/22/2000 | 05/30/2000 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain tractors fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. the air lines may not be routed properly to the drive axle service brake relay. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles are not in compliance with the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 6, 2001. 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V143000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 08/29/1997 to 08/06/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 666 | 09/01/1999 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/09/1999 | 06/10/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. the steering column pinch bolts may be under-torqued or missing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for the presence of the required fasteners, install fasteners is missing, and retorque to specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 1, 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SF172AB | 02/01/1999 | 612068 | Concerns with shift fork failure occuring in vehicles manufactured from march 7, 1997 to december 18, 1998. *tt | 06/05/2000 | |