Freightliner Freightliner 1984

Model Freightliner made in 1984 by Freightliner got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air and steering.

Model 1984

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
84V042000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 09/01/1983 to 03/01/1984V (Vehicle)850004/30/1984MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/29/198404/04/1984
Defect SummaryEngine cooling fan is made of a plastic outer ring and blade molded to a metal center. the fan blades can separate from the hub and disintegrate without warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryImmediate replacement of defective fan with an all metal fan will be done free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks.system: engine and engine cooling; cooling fan.consequences of defect: should blade separation and disintegration occur whilethe vehicle is being serviced with the cab tilted or hood released and theengine running, severe bodily injury may result.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
85V161000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 03/01/1983 to 08/01/1985V (Vehicle)2011/07/1985MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/03/198512/09/1985
Defect SummaryRear brake relay valve control line was connected to the secondary double check valve, rather than the primary one. consequence of defect: these trucks have a two axle brake system each on separate systems to avoid total loss of brakes. however with the misconnected lines and if a rupture or leak occurs in the control line, the front and rear axle brakes will fail.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryProperly connect control line to the primary double check valve. recheck for proper operation of front brakes.
NotesSystem: air brakes plumbing.vehicle description: heavy duty low cab forward trucks. model fll6384.
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 - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
84V077000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 04/01/1984 to 06/01/1984V (Vehicle)4407/17/1984MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/20/198406/28/1984
Defect SummaryThe tie rod end attaches to the steering linkage with a stud which may crack and break.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryBoth tie rod end assemblies will be replaced.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with gkn front axles.system: steering; tie rod end assemblies.consequences of defect: steering control may be lost and an accident couldresult.
STRUCTURE - BODY
86V011000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 04/01/1984 to 10/01/1985V (Vehicle)2500003/07/1986MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC01/28/198601/31/1986
Defect SummaryThe center bracket, one of the three used to hold the grab handle in place, contains a rivet which may not be properly align. this allows a small gap to exist between the rivet head and the bracket. consequence of defect: a ring on a finger could be caught in the gap and result in personal injury to a person getting out or into the cab.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryRemove the rivet on each center bracket.
NotesSystem: grab handle for cab entry and exits.vehicle description: c.o.e. and long nose conventional trucks.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
84V159000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 06/01/1981 to 09/01/1984V (Vehicle)1503/01/1985MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/20/198401/07/1985
Defect SummaryA 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryBrake chamber support brackets will be replaced with a type that provides the necessary clearance, without cost to the owner.
NotesVehicle 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.
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION
86V166000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 07/01/1984 to 08/01/1985V (Vehicle)15002/27/1987MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/15/198612/22/1986
Defect SummaryCracks can develop in the hub in the inner wheel bearing area. consequence of defect: oil leaks could occur resulting in lack of lubrication.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace hubs.
NotesSystem: aluminum wheel hub. vehicle description: trucks equipped with con met hubs with outboard mountedbrake drums for ff-941 front axle.

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