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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS
89V020000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 06/01/1987 to 01/01/1989V (Vehicle)200006/29/1989MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC02/16/198902/27/1989
Defect SummaryWhen seat belts are not being worn, abrading of the webbing may occur at the d-ring.
Consequence SummarySeat belt may not properly restrain occupant in caseof an accident which could result in more serious injuries.
Corrective SummaryReplace seat belt webbing.
NotesSystem: seat belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 3 point seat belts andbostrom smartseats.
87V102000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 08/01/1986 to 05/01/1987V (Vehicle)1609/30/1987MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/10/198707/15/1987571210
Defect SummaryFasteners 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 SummaryTrucks do not comply with fmvss 210.
Corrective SummaryReplace monobolt fasteners with high clamp 1/4 in blind rivets.
NotesSystem: seat belts/fmvss 210.vehicle description: 120 ft long conventional trucks equipped with optionaltype 2 seat belt assemblies.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
88V141000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 06/01/1987 to 12/01/1987V (Vehicle)968110/31/1988MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/26/198809/08/1988
Defect SummarySeat belt webbing may chafe as the seat slides back and forth.
Consequence SummaryOver time belt could wear through rendering itineffective.
Corrective SummaryInstall a spacer for additional clearance between the seat belt and seat frame. replace chafed seat belts as necessary.
NotesSystem: drivers seat belt.vehicle description: long conventional 120 inch and high cab over engine trucks.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
87V032000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 09/01/1986 to 02/01/1987V (Vehicle)7103/20/1987MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/13/198703/20/1987571209
Defect SummarySeat belt mounting bracket strength may be below requirement of fmvss 209 and could crack.
Consequence SummarySeat belt may not properly restrain occupant; also,vehicles do not comply with fmvss 209.
Corrective SummaryReplace 3 point seat belt retractor mounting bolt 601-b brackets.
NotesSystem: seat belt retractor mounting brackets/fmvss 209.vehicle descriptio: cab over engine and long conventional trucks.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET
87V019000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 03/01/1986 to 01/01/1987V (Vehicle)8303/04/1987MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC02/19/198703/02/1987
Defect SummaryWelds joining the axle support bracket to the rear drive axle may be defective due to insufficient coverage and/or penetration.
Consequence SummaryWelds could fail, resulting in rear axle separating fromthe suspension.
Corrective SummaryRemove existing welds and reweld by a certified welder.
NotesSystem: axle support bracket welds.vehicle description: high coe and long conventional trucks equipped with tandemdrive hendrickson suspensions and eaton axles.
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION
89V154000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 01/01/1987 to 03/01/1988V (Vehicle)1900011/16/1989MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/18/198909/26/1989
Defect SummaryNuts that retain the wheel hubs on the tandem drive axles may not be properly torqued on the left hand side.
Consequence SummaryWheel could come off while truck is in service; thiscould result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryProperly torque left side drive axle spindle jam nuts on both forward and rear drive axles; replace any loose wheel hub nuts.
NotesSystem:wheels/hub.vehicle description:heavy-duty trucks equipped with rockwell tandem driveaxles and outboard mounted brake drums.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
02/02/19991
 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).