Freightliner Mb60 1991
Model Mb60 made in 1991 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, visibility.
Model 1991
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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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
97V114001 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 12/03/1991 to 07/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 77000 | 09/05/1997 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/04/1997 | 08/06/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. the shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. the shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Notes:owner notification is expected to begin september 5,1997.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 1-800-547-0712, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., pacific time. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
93V148000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 05/01/1991 to 03/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 985 | 11/19/1993 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/14/1993 | 09/20/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: visual; windshield wiper.vehicle description: medium duty trucks. |