Freightliner Freightliner 1982
Model Freightliner made in 1982 by Freightliner got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and steering.
Model 1982
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V115000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 05/01/1982 to 06/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 9 | 03/25/1983 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/01/1982 | 12/06/1982 | 121 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the release time for the rear brakes may exceed the .55 second limit requirement for safe braking. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect rear axles for incorrect relay valve and install new corrected model r14 relay valves at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks having tandum rear drive axles equipped witha single bendix air brake relay valve.system: service brakes; air brakes.consequences of defect: as a result, stopping distances may be increased. thiscould lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V021000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 01/01/1979 to 02/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 4773 | 03/20/1984 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/02/1984 | 04/04/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A 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 Summary | A retainer will be installed, or the pitman arm will be replaced, if loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V159000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 06/01/1981 to 09/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 15 | 03/01/1985 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/20/1984 | 01/07/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A poorly designed bracket which mounts the service/parking brake unit to the rear drive axle may allow damage to brake chamber. damage may cause the spring brake to be applied. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Brake chamber support brackets will be replaced with a type that provides the necessary clearance, without cost to the owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with disc brakes in combination with airsuspension system.system: braking; brake chamber mounting brackets.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control may occur without priorwarning, resulting in an accident.note: this problem should be corrected immediately. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA85036 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 07/31/1985 | 05/22/1987 | FAILURE OF SPRING HANGERS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||