Freightliner Freightliner 1992
Model Freightliner made in 1992 by Freightliner got 7 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air.
Model 1992
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V068000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 07/01/1992 to 12/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 54 | 10/29/1993 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/26/1993 | 04/30/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | When the fuel tanks were tested in accordance with federal motor carrier safety regulation 363.67, fuel tank caps and/or filler neck welds leaked. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In case of an accident the fuel tanks may leak and ifa source of ignition is present, fuel leakage can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will expand the filler neck inner tube to prevent fuel from leaking out between it and the outer tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel system.vehicle description: heavy trucks with a prototype 1/4 turn fuel tank cap andfiller neck. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V070000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 07/01/1992 to 04/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 160 | 11/11/1993 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/26/1993 | 04/30/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The exhaust port in the up position allows water to enter the air brake system, which can block the air brake system in freezing conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Blockages in the air brake system can block the exhaustfrom the brake chambers after service brake application, causing the brakes todrag and possibly overheat on either side of the drive axles. this couldincrease stopping distance and result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Invert the brake valves so the exhaust ports are down. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: heavy trucks with traction control that have crossmembermounted brake valves positioned with the exhaust port up. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0119 | 01/01/1993 | 39507 | New camshaft. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 0118 | 01/01/1993 | 39506 | New valve stem guides. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle stalled out on the highway beacuse the battery cables were not attached. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fan belt defective. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| The exhaust pipe under the cab was rotten and broken causing fumes to enter the cab and make the driver feel sick. nlm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Air conditioner lines are worn and broken causing the a/c not to work. nlm | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Steering wheel 1/4 turn off centered. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front end out of alignment. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 03/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Rear suspension bolts loosened, causing axle to shift to one side. *aw | |||