Freightliner Freightliner 1971

Model Freightliner made in 1971 by Freightliner got 6 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and steering.

Model 1971

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 - LINKAGES
77V231000FREIGHTLINER CORP. V (Vehicle)67006/07/1978MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/27/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles contain defective ball studs that were improperly heat-treated and thus contain cracks. these studs, located in the pitman arm, could eventually fracture in the threaded portion under the retaining nut.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the defective pitman arm ball stud with a new one, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; ball stud.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could result, causing loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
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).
71V071000FREIGHTLINER CORP. V (Vehicle)904/23/1971MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/29/197110/12/1979
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NotesFreightliner field bulletin no fsb 11-39.truck-tractor.sus pension beamhanger brackets on tandem rear axles may developcracks after 200,000 miles ofover-the-road service.this cou ld eventually cause brackets to fail andresult in loss of veh icle control.by replacing brackets).
72V276000FREIGHTLINER CORP. V (Vehicle)16110/23/1972MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC11/15/197210/12/1979
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NotesFreightliner campaign no fsb16-17.all models w/fh34a, fr34a, fs34a,proto-type rear tandem suspension.possibility that alloy used in casting rhand lh forward spring bracket on rear tandem suspension may not be withinspecification.failure of bracket may occur at point of radial rod to castingconnection.(correct by inspecting and replacing with new replacement parts.).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS
71V205000FREIGHTLINER CORP. V (Vehicle)99710/24/1971MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC11/09/197110/12/1979
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NotesFrieghtliner campaign no n/a.all models equipped w/cummins v 903 engines.possibility that throttle spring may break causing throttle to remain in openposition.if condition exists,could result in loss vehicle control.(correct by installing new modified spring.)

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-49-401/01/200810032677Freightliner: occasionally the amber diesel particulate filter (dpf) status light on the driver message center may come con, indicating that the exhaust soot level is elevated. recreational vehicle, shuttle bus, walk in van and s2 custom04/28/2010
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-49-401/01/200810032677Freightliner: occasionally the amber diesel particulate filter (dpf) status light on the driver message center may come con, indicating that the exhaust soot level is elevated. recreational vehicle, shuttle bus, walk in van and s2 custom04/28/2010