Recalls for 1982 Freightliner Freightliner

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Posted on: 1985-01-07
Description
A poorly designed bracket which mounts the service/parking brake unit to the rear drive axle may allow damage to brake chamber.  Damage may cause the spring brake to be applied.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Brake chamber support brackets will be replaced with a type that provides the necessary clearance, without cost to the owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with disc brakes in combination with airsuspension system.system: braking; brake chamber mounting brackets.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control may occur without priorwarning, resulting in an accident.note: this problem should be corrected immediately.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1984-04-04
Description
A bolt may not have been fully tightened on the pitman arm and retaining screws may not have been installed or may not have been fully tightened.  The pitman arm could separate from the steering shaft.

Consequence


Corrective Action
A retainer will be installed, or the pitman arm will be replaced, if loose.

Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with sheppard model 392 steeringgear systems.system: steering; pitman arm.consequences of defect: loss of steering would result, possibly causing anaccident.

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY

Posted on: 1982-12-06
Description
Some of the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  121, air brake systems.  The release time for the rear brakes may exceed the .55 second limit requirement for safe braking.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect rear axles for incorrect relay valve and install new corrected model r14 relay valves at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks having tandum rear drive axles equipped witha single bendix air brake relay valve.system: service brakes; air brakes.consequences of defect: as a result, stopping distances may be increased.  Thiscould lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.