Freightliner Freightliner 1988
Model Freightliner made in 1988 by Freightliner got 1 consumer complain as well as 10 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and seat belts.
Model 1988
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V148000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 05/01/1988 to 08/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1250 | 11/22/1988 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/06/1988 | 09/19/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Resonators used in manufacturing of vigil ii lightbars may cause unpredictable operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in loss of turn signals, hazard warninglights, high beam indicator, or low air warning signal. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace suspect light bars. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical.vehicle description: trucks equipped with optional vigil ii lightbarmanufactured by bendix. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V134000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 09/01/1988 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 107 | 08/27/1989 | OVSC | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/10/1989 | 08/21/1989 | 571 | 302 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The seat insert material does not meet the flammability requirements of fmvss 302. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Trucks fail to comply with fmvss 302. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove and replace all suspect seat upholstery. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:seats/fmvss 302.vehicle desccription:high cab over engine and long conventional trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V069000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 12/01/1988 to 01/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 200 | 06/22/1993 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/26/1993 | 04/30/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The spring brake chambers mounted on tag axles with mounting studs aligned horizontally instead of vertically can result in fracture of the brake chamber housing base which limits the application of service brakes on the affected wheel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Limited application of service brakes on a wheelincreases stopping distance which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the brake chambers with chambers that have been reinforced for horizontal mounting. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: heavy trucks with spring brake type mgm brake chambersinstalled on rockwell tag axles. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V129000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 06/01/1988 to 08/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 41 | 09/27/1989 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/07/1989 | 08/12/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks will experience reduced braking at low brake application pressures when operating in the bobtail mode. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Reduced braking creates the potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front axle ratio valves with standard valving that does not reduce application pressure. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:brakes.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks equipped with rear axle bobtail brakeproportioning and front axle brake ratio valves. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V082000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 03/01/1988 to 04/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 80 | 05/17/1989 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/19/1989 | 06/05/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain steering gear pitman arm pinch bolts may be defective; also, torquing may have been above specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bolts could fail resulting in loss of steering controlwith potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace pitman arm pinch bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering/pitman arm pinch bolts.vehicle description: high cab over engine, long conventional and low cab forwardtrucks with hfb steering gears. | |||||||||||||||
| 88V167000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 02/01/1988 to 07/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 160 | 01/30/1989 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/24/1988 | 11/01/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Nuts that retain the steering and tie rod arms may crack while tightening, due to a deep bar defect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Steering capabilities could be adversely affected. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the steering lever nuts. if nuts are cracked, mounting studs will also be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering lever nuts.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain gkn steering axles. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V083000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 03/01/1988 to 02/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 9832 | 05/26/1989 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/19/1989 | 06/05/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There may be excessive torquing of the lower steering column pinch bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bolts could fracture, adversely affecting steeringcontrol which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace suspect pinch bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lower steering column pinch bolts.vehicle description: high cab over engine and long conventional trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V088000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 04/01/1988 to 05/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 150 | 09/08/1988 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/01/1988 | 06/07/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The welded gussett supporting the lower fuel tank step is of insufficient strength. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Steps could break away and possibly cause injury to user. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install an end plate that will tie together upper and lower steps adding sufficient strength to support the lower step. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: dual level steps.vehicle description: high cab over engine and long conventional trucks equippedwith dual level steps on 22 7/8 inch diameter fuel tanks. | |||||||||||||||
| 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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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 09/12/1994 | 2 | ||
| Trailer design allowed vehicle to go under tailgate portion when being struck from rear, causing 2 deaths and 2 injuries. *tw | |||