Freightliner Freightliner 1969

Model Freightliner made in 1969 by Freightliner got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering and suspension.

Model 1969

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)
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
70V021000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 06/01/1969 V (Vehicle)400002/24/1970MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/09/197010/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that upper steering gear boot that attaches to deck and seals tosteering driveline may be abnormally tacky on inside.under certainoperations, this could cause boot to adhere to driveline, pulling itself loosefrom its seal on the deck and causing interference in the turning of steeringwheel.(correct by adding a bushing sleeve inside of boot.)
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).