Freightliner Freightliner 1979

Model Freightliner made in 1979 by Freightliner got 1 investigation as well as 6 recalls. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and steering.

Model 1979

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 - SLACK ADJUSTERS
82V114000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 04/01/1978 to 11/01/1982V (Vehicle)24903/25/1983MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/01/198212/06/1982571121
Defect SummaryBrakes may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the air brakes on the front axle may not actuate and release within the time required for safe braking. the brakes may exceed the .55 second limits.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will modify the brake system by adding an air brake relay valve and necessary piping to the front axle air brake system free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 14,000 lb. gawr front steeringaxle.system: service brakes; air brakes.consequences of defect: the time that it takes for the brakes to react could beunsafe. degraded brake control could cause loss of vehicle control and mayresult in an accident.
STEERING - LINKAGES
84V021000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 01/01/1979 to 02/01/1984V (Vehicle)477303/20/1984MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/02/198404/04/1984
Defect SummaryA bolt may not have been fully tightened on the pitman arm and retaining screws may not have been installed or may not have been fully tightened. the pitman arm could separate from the steering shaft.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryA retainer will be installed, or the pitman arm will be replaced, if loose.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with sheppard model 392 steeringgear systems.system: steering; pitman arm.consequences of defect: loss of steering would result, possibly causing anaccident.
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
79V071000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 09/01/1978 to 01/01/1979V (Vehicle)8907/11/1979MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/13/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn certain vehicles, the length of thread engagement in the garrison power steering drag link is less than that specified for this installation.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the rear half of the drag link assembly with the correct part without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with garrison hydraulic power steering.system: steering; drag link assembly.consequences of defect: this condition could result in a loss of steeringcontrol and a vehicle accident.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
79V085000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 05/01/1978 to 03/01/1979V (Vehicle)706005/31/1979MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/03/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn some vehicles, the lower steering drive shaft rubs against the steering boot retainer spring. this chafing can wear a groove into the drive shaft which can eventually lead to a separation of the tube.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe hole in the cab floor will be enlarged and a larger spring will replace present spring. repairs will be done at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks, cab over engine models equipped withstretch cabs.system: steering; boot retainer spring.consequences of defect: this would cause a loss of steering control and,possibly, an accident.
TRAILER HITCHES
81V099000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 09/01/1979 to 05/01/1981V (Vehicle)7007/07/1983MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/25/198108/27/1981
Defect SummaryThe safety chain bale portion of the towing attachment may have a defective weld in a critical area. if the trailer hitch should become unlatched or in the event of an accident causing the truck and trailer to become separated, the resulting forces could cause a failure of the safety chain bale. a failure of this part would allow complete separation of the truck and trailer without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryUpon separation, the trailer would travel out of control until the emergency braking system could bring it to a stop. a vehicle accident could result. corrective action: the safety chain bale will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced with a new one.
NotesVehicle description: trucks with tow hitch.system: structure; safety chain bale.
80V031000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 06/01/1979 to 02/01/1980V (Vehicle)150007/23/1980MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/21/198003/31/1980
Defect SummaryCracks may develop in the trucks rear towing crossmember which supports the trailer hitch and to which the safety cables are attached. should these cracks progress to the point of complete separation, the crossmember and the trailer could become detached from the truck.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the a frames and any other damaged parts at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with a rear towing crossmember and aframe assembly.system: structure; rear towing crossmember.consequences of defect: trailer detachment can occur without prior warning,resulting in a vehicle accident.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION
EA85036FREIGHTLINER LLC07/31/198505/22/1987FAILURE OF SPRING HANGERS
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