Freightliner Freightliner 1987
Model Freightliner made in 1987 by Freightliner got 1 consumer complain as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, air. . There were some recalls concerningseat belts and suspension.
Model 1987
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 | ||||||||||||||||
89V020000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 06/01/1987 to 01/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 2000 | 06/29/1989 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/16/1989 | 02/27/1989 | |||||||
Defect Summary | When seat belts are not being worn, abrading of the webbing may occur at the d-ring. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Seat belt may not properly restrain occupant in caseof an accident which could result in more serious injuries. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace seat belt webbing. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: seat belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 3 point seat belts andbostrom smartseats. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||
88V141000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 06/01/1987 to 12/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 9681 | 10/31/1988 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/26/1988 | 09/08/1988 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Seat belt webbing may chafe as the seat slides back and forth. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Over time belt could wear through rendering itineffective. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a spacer for additional clearance between the seat belt and seat frame. replace chafed seat belts as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: drivers seat belt.vehicle description: long conventional 120 inch and high cab over engine trucks. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | ||||||||||||||||
89V154000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 01/01/1987 to 03/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 19000 | 11/16/1989 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/18/1989 | 09/26/1989 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Nuts that retain the wheel hubs on the tandem drive axles may not be properly torqued on the left hand side. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Wheel could come off while truck is in service; thiscould result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Properly torque left side drive axle spindle jam nuts on both forward and rear drive axles; replace any loose wheel hub nuts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System:wheels/hub.vehicle description:heavy-duty trucks equipped with rockwell tandem driveaxles and outboard mounted brake drums. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
02/02/1999 | 1 | ||
Air brake line from the tractor to trailer disconnected from glad hand resulting in the failing and the trailer to go through wood gate at toll booth, causing damage to vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report). |