Recalls for 1985 Freightliner Freightliner

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Posted on: 1986-02-10
Description
The central tube part of the drag link, which is set in a rotational position, does not have enough clearance between the nut or bolt head and the axle beam.  Consequence of defect: there could be interference during a right turn wheel cut and may cause the steering linkage to bind, leading to the loss of steering control and an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace adjustable drag link with an assembly on which only the forward end is adjustable.  Also, stake rear end.

Notes
System: steering.  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks fitted with a model gkn120 front axle.

DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:CENTER SECTION

Posted on: 1986-12-22
Description
Cracks can develop in the hub in the inner wheel bearing area.  Consequence of defect: oil leaks could occur resulting in lack of lubrication.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace hubs.

Notes
System: aluminum wheel hub.  Vehicle description: trucks equipped with con met hubs with outboard mountedbrake drums for ff-941 front axle.

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY

Posted on: 1986-01-31
Description
The center bracket, one of the three used to hold the grab handle in place, contains a rivet which may not be properly align.  This allows a small gap to exist between the rivet head and the bracket.  Consequence of defect: a ring on a finger could be caught in the gap and result in personal injury to a person getting out or into the cab.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Remove the rivet on each center bracket.

Notes
System: grab handle for cab entry and exits.vehicle description: c.o.e.  And long nose conventional trucks.

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1985-12-09
Description
Rear brake relay valve control line was connected to the secondary double check valve, rather than the primary one.  Consequence of defect: these trucks have a two axle brake system each on separate systems to avoid total loss of brakes.  However with the misconnected lines and if a rupture or leak occurs in the control line, the front and rear axle brakes will fail.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Properly connect control line to the primary double check valve.  Recheck for proper operation of front brakes.

Notes
System: air brakes plumbing.vehicle description: heavy duty low cab forward trucks.  Model fll6384.

DEFECT #5 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Posted on: 1985-10-10
Description
The ln-2 passenger seat may not comply with fmvss 207 requiring that the seatback remain in its set position when subjected to a 3300 inch pound rearward force.  Consequence of defect: slippage of the seatback mechanism could occur during an accident and possibly injure the passenger.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace parts in seatback adjusting system or replace entire seat assembly.

Notes
System: seat, passenger.  Vehicle description: medium conventional trucks.