Recalls for 1984 Freightliner Conventional

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1988-10-18
Description
Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.

Consequence
A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces.  Replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces.  Adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.

Notes
System: steering.vehicle description: long conventional and hcoe trucks equipped with eatonefa12f4 front axle and ross hfb70 steering gear.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY

Posted on: 1986-08-27
Description
The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield.  Vibration from this system causes the handhold parts to wear.  Consequence of defect: if the parts wear thin the possibility exists that the handhold might give way under the weight of a driver.  This could result in personal injury.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace the end brackets with a modified design utilizing a rubber isolater.  Also, add a plastic sleeve to the center bracket for isolation.

Notes
System: structure/handhold.  Vehicle description: high coe and long convential tractors equipped withvertical bar handhold.

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 1986-10-21
Description
Seat belts can loosen as the truck is driven.  Consequence of defect: driver and passenger would not be properly restrained in event of a sudden stop or crash.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace the non locking retractor seat belts with automatic locking retractor seat belts.

Notes
System: seat belts.  Vehicle description: long conventional tractors equipped with non locking retractor seat belts.

DEFECT #4 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Posted on: 1984-10-09
Description
The sleeper compartment inside door latching mechanisms may cause the door to unlatch while the vehicle is being driven.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The operating lever and connecting rods will be replaced and a spring will be installed on the connecting rod.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks; cab behind engine, equipped with separate sleepercompartment.system: structure; sleeper compartment side doors.consequences of defect: if a passenger is in the sleeper, he/she could beejected if the door opens, resulting in personal injury.