Freightliner Freightliner 1986
Model Freightliner made in 1986 by Freightliner got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, steering and suspension.
Model 1986
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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| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V102000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 08/01/1986 to 05/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 16 | 09/30/1987 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 07/10/1987 | 07/15/1987 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Fasteners used to assemble the d ring anchorage for the shoulder harness may not provide sufficient strength to meet specified load requirements of fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Trucks do not comply with fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace monobolt fasteners with high clamp 1/4 in blind rivets. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belts/fmvss 210.vehicle description: 120 ft long conventional trucks equipped with optionaltype 2 seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V032000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 09/01/1986 to 02/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 71 | 03/20/1987 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/13/1987 | 03/20/1987 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Seat belt mounting bracket strength may be below requirement of fmvss 209 and could crack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Seat belt may not properly restrain occupant; also,vehicles do not comply with fmvss 209. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace 3 point seat belt retractor mounting bolt 601-b brackets. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt retractor mounting brackets/fmvss 209.vehicle descriptio: cab over engine and long conventional trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V019000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 03/01/1986 to 01/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 83 | 03/04/1987 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/19/1987 | 03/02/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Welds joining the axle support bracket to the rear drive axle may be defective due to insufficient coverage and/or penetration. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Welds could fail, resulting in rear axle separating fromthe suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove existing welds and reweld by a certified welder. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: axle support bracket welds.vehicle description: high coe and long conventional trucks equipped with tandemdrive hendrickson suspensions and eaton axles. | |||||||||||||||