Freightliner Freightliner 1985
Model Freightliner made in 1985 by Freightliner got 2 consumer complains as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to parking brake and power train. There were some recalls concerningseats and service brakes, air.
Model 1985
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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| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V119000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 04/01/1985 to 06/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 47 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/02/1985 | 10/10/1985 | 571 | 207 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The ln-2 passenger seat may not comply with fmvss 207 requiring that the seatback remain in its set position when subjected to a 3300 inch pound rearward force. consequence of defect: slippage of the seatback mechanism could occur during an accident and possibly injure the passenger. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace parts in seatback adjusting system or replace entire seat assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat, passenger. vehicle description: medium conventional trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V161000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 03/01/1983 to 08/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 20 | 11/07/1985 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/03/1985 | 12/09/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear 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 Summary | Properly connect control line to the primary double check valve. recheck for proper operation of front brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air brakes plumbing.vehicle description: heavy duty low cab forward trucks. model fll6384. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V018000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 02/01/1985 to 01/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 226 | 04/02/1986 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/05/1986 | 02/10/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The central tube part of the drag link, which is set in a rotational position, does not have enough clearance between the nut or bolt head and the axle beam. consequence of defect: there could be interference during a right turn wheel cut and may cause the steering linkage to bind, leading to the loss of steering control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace adjustable drag link with an assembly on which only the forward end is adjustable. also, stake rear end. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks fitted with a model gkn120 front axle. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V011000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 04/01/1984 to 10/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 25000 | 03/07/1986 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/28/1986 | 01/31/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Remove the rivet on each center bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: grab handle for cab entry and exits.vehicle description: c.o.e. and long nose conventional trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V166000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 07/01/1984 to 08/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 150 | 02/27/1987 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/15/1986 | 12/22/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Cracks 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 Summary | Replace hubs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: aluminum wheel hub. vehicle description: trucks equipped with con met hubs with outboard mountedbrake drums for ff-941 front axle. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 06/12/1987 | 2 | ||
| Parking brake jumped out, causing truck to jack knife/injury. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/07/1997 | 1 | ||
| The second drive axle on the left side lost the entire wheel assembly and caused accident. | |||