Freightliner Freightliner 1995
Model Freightliner made in 1995 by Freightliner got 3 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, air, tires and wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningsteering, suspension.
Model 1995
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V167000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 04/01/1996 to 09/02/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 2688 | 10/11/1996 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/19/1996 | 09/25/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The four fasteners that retain the output shaft bearing to the steering column tilt/telescoping mechanism was not torqued properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If these fasteners become loose and all fall out, the steering column driveline will disconnect from the tilt/telescoping mechanism and the ability to steer the vehicle will be lost. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The vehicles will be inspected for loose fasteners and retorqued to the proper specifications if the fasteners are loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to be completed by october 18, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E009001 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1995 to 03/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 300 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/12/1995 | 10/10/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | During assembly, the tie rod end nuts were not properly torqued. extremely low torque can allow movement between the ball stud and the tie rod arm causing damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can affect the driver's ability tosteer the vehicle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will retorque the tie rod ball joint nuts to rockwell's specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; linkages; tie rod; end. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with rockwell non-driving front axles, models fc-941, fd-961, ff-961, fg-941, fg-943 or ff-943. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8078. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V124002 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 07/28/1995 to 02/12/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 48 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 07/26/1996 | 10/22/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. these shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok and began july 18, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact neway at 1-800-237-8932.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 2520 | 02/01/1995 | 39369 | Mechanical clutch linkage adjustment. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 97030198101A | 03/01/1997 | 54359 | Subject pertains to bobtail proportioning valve omission. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| SQ98025 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/10/1998 | 02/16/1999 | THROTTLE RETURN SPRING | 99V026000 | |
| Freightliner issued a technicla service bulletin initiating a field service modification which involves replacing the old throttle return springs with a improved set of spring | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 04/08/2002 | 1 | ||
| The tractor trailer brakes locked due to a mechanical defect resulting in accident. *yh | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 01/24/1998 | 1 | ||
| Rear tire fell off axle striking other vehicles. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| Wheel came off, causing accident.(ohio state police report) | |||