Freightliner Fl-70 1992

Model Fl-70 made in 1992 by Freightliner got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, parking brake and seat belts.

Model 1992

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
97V114001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 12/03/1991 to 07/01/1994V (Vehicle)7700009/05/1997ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC08/04/199708/06/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesNotes: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.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL
95V094000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1991 to 02/01/1995V (Vehicle)305009/14/1995MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC05/09/199505/19/1995
Defect SummaryThe parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked.
Consequence SummaryIf the vehicle is not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. effort to release.
NotesSystem: emergency parking brake; mechanical; lever.vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with mechanical parking brake.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 1-503-735-8000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
92V057000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1991 to 04/01/1992V (Vehicle)140009/21/1992MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/14/199204/24/1992571210
Defect SummaryA number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt. welding materials used on the inboard anchorage bracket under the cab deck will not meet fmvss no. 210 load test requirements when three seating positions are provided.
Consequence SummarySafety belt anchorage systems that do not comply to theload test requirements subject the seat occupant to greater risk of injury inthe event of a sudden stop or accident.
Corrective SummaryAdd reinforcement welds in the upper b pillar and add fasteners to the lower deck anchorage bracket.
NotesSystem: safety belt anchorages, fmvss no. 210.vehicle description: heavy trucks manufactured before february 2, 1992 andcabs with a center seating position built before march 2, 1992.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER
95V018000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1991 to 02/01/1995V (Vehicle)570004/28/1995MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC02/06/199502/22/1995
Defect SummaryThe brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can result in loss of braking capability.
Corrective SummaryDealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2) mounting studs.
NotesSystem: brakes; air;drum and shoe system; chamber.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 12 and 16 front brake chambers mounted on rockwell foundation brakes.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, contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
93V104000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 04/01/1992 to 05/01/1993V (Vehicle)5609/27/1993MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/14/199306/22/1993
Defect SummaryAs the brake pads wear, the brake caliper travel may be limited by interference with the main support member (z-bar spring) of the suspension.
Consequence SummaryLimited brake caliper travel can prevent full braketorque application on the drive axle, increasing stopping distances.
Corrective SummaryBendix will supply replacement brake calipers for affected vehicles.
NotesSystem: brakes.vehicle description: medium trucks, business class, equipped with bendixhydraulic disk brakes and hendrickson has series single drive air suspension.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
93V148000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 05/01/1991 to 03/01/1992V (Vehicle)98511/19/1993ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC09/14/199309/20/1993
Defect SummaryThe windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryRemove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.
NotesSystem: visual; windshield wiper.vehicle description: medium duty trucks.