Freightliner Freightliner 1968

Model Freightliner made in 1968 by Freightliner got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1968

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS
75V119000FREIGHTLINER CORP. V (Vehicle)320011/05/1975MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/23/197510/12/1979
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NotesTruck.manf'd after aug.1967.possibility that fatigue cracks can developin the area of the brake pedal around the pivot pin holes.(correct byinspecting and replacing pedal with an improved design)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
68V093000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 06/01/1968 to 09/01/1968V (Vehicle)6906/29/1968MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC10/02/196810/12/1979
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NotesPossibility plumbing was incorrectly installed to hand value control line on supplementary braking system connected to rear axle brakes.could cause limited directional stability on slippery roads.(correct by properly changing plumbing where necessary.)
STEERING - LINKAGES
68V086000FREIGHTLINER CORP. V (Vehicle)6109/10/1968MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/19/196810/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that special pitman arm with slightly larger serrated hole than standard pitman arm was inadvertently installed on subject vehicles.in case of an over-toleranced hole combined with an under-toleranced steering sector shaft, arm would not be tightened onto taper before nut bottomed out, thus leaving arm loose on serrations.before failure occurs, extreme looseness in steering will be observed by driver.(correct by inspection and installation of correct arm.)
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET
74V158000FREIGHTLINER CORP. V (Vehicle)2609/04/1974MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/18/197410/12/1979
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NotesFreightliner campaign no fl-0028.tractor.possibility that the suspensionbeam hanger brackets on the tandem rear axles may develop cracks after 200,000milesof over-the-road service.if this condition exists it can eventuallycause the brackets to fail and can result in loss of vehicle control.thisrecall supplements 71-0071 initiated on april 23, 1971 for the same defect.(correct by inspecting and replacing brackets where necessary).