Freightliner Freightliner 1989
Model Freightliner made in 1989 by Freightliner got 7 consumer complains as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningseat belts and seats.
Model 1989
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| Customer complaint of truck not moving without the power divider locked in. vehicle was taken to atlanta gear & axle, inc. in atlanta ga this problem was corrected however other major problems were found such as: rear ride height leveling valve needs to be replaced and properly adjusted as soon as possible, the valve is working improperly and this will cause premature driveline failure. also the clutch brake on the transmission is missing and the input shaft is worn and needs replaced, the trans rear seal is leaking and the transmission yoke is worn. also the brakes are out of adjustment b/c the brake drums are completely worn out. also noticed that the through shaft driveline is cracked and needs to be replaced, also found 3 u-joints worn out. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall work denied due to lack of parts (electrical circuit). | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| Customer complaint of truck not moving without the power divider locked in. vehicle was taken to atlanta gear & axle, inc. in atlanta ga this problem was corrected however other major problems were found such as: rear ride height leveling valve needs to be replaced and properly adjusted as soon as possible, the valve is working improperly and this will cause premature driveline failure. also the clutch brake on the transmission is missing and the input shaft is worn and needs replaced, the trans rear seal is leaking and the transmission yoke is worn. also the brakes are out of adjustment b/c the brake drums are completely worn out. also noticed that the through shaft driveline is cracked and needs to be replaced, also found 3 u-joints worn out. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| Customer complaint of truck not moving without the power divider locked in. vehicle was taken to atlanta gear & axle, inc. in atlanta ga this problem was corrected however other major problems were found such as: rear ride height leveling valve needs to be replaced and properly adjusted as soon as possible, the valve is working improperly and this will cause premature driveline failure. also the clutch brake on the transmission is missing and the input shaft is worn and needs replaced, the trans rear seal is leaking and the transmission yoke is worn. also the brakes are out of adjustment b/c the brake drums are completely worn out. also noticed that the through shaft driveline is cracked and needs to be replaced, also found 3 u-joints worn out. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| Customer complaint of truck not moving without the power divider locked in. vehicle was taken to atlanta gear & axle, inc. in atlanta ga this problem was corrected however other major problems were found such as: rear ride height leveling valve needs to be replaced and properly adjusted as soon as possible, the valve is working improperly and this will cause premature driveline failure. also the clutch brake on the transmission is missing and the input shaft is worn and needs replaced, the trans rear seal is leaking and the transmission yoke is worn. also the brakes are out of adjustment b/c the brake drums are completely worn out. also noticed that the through shaft driveline is cracked and needs to be replaced, also found 3 u-joints worn out. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| Customer complaint of truck not moving without the power divider locked in. vehicle was taken to atlanta gear & axle, inc. in atlanta ga this problem was corrected however other major problems were found such as: rear ride height leveling valve needs to be replaced and properly adjusted as soon as possible, the valve is working improperly and this will cause premature driveline failure. also the clutch brake on the transmission is missing and the input shaft is worn and needs replaced, the trans rear seal is leaking and the transmission yoke is worn. also the brakes are out of adjustment b/c the brake drums are completely worn out. also noticed that the through shaft driveline is cracked and needs to be replaced, also found 3 u-joints worn out. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| Customer complaint of truck not moving without the power divider locked in. vehicle was taken to atlanta gear & axle, inc. in atlanta ga this problem was corrected however other major problems were found such as: rear ride height leveling valve needs to be replaced and properly adjusted as soon as possible, the valve is working improperly and this will cause premature driveline failure. also the clutch brake on the transmission is missing and the input shaft is worn and needs replaced, the trans rear seal is leaking and the transmission yoke is worn. also the brakes are out of adjustment b/c the brake drums are completely worn out. also noticed that the through shaft driveline is cracked and needs to be replaced, also found 3 u-joints worn out. *tr | |||