Recalls for 1986 Freightliner Conventional

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Posted on: 1988-01-07
Description
Fastener that connects the harness belt d ring to the b pillar may not be long enough to provide full thread engagement with the anchorage weld nut.

Consequence
Seat belts could fail and not adequately protect theoccupant.

Corrective Action
Replace mounting hardware with hex shoulder bolt and .55 inch spacer.

Notes
System: seat beltsvehicle description: conventional trucks.

DEFECT #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

Posted on: 1987-03-02
Description
Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop.

Consequence
Short circuit could result in trucks catching fire.

Corrective Action
Replace existing picture frame type battery retainer with an i frame retainer and install convoluted tubing over positive battery cable.

Notes
System: electrical.vehicle description: flc 112, conventional heavy-duty trucks.

DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Posted on: 1987-09-21
Description
Incorrect size air brake actuator chambers were installed on the drive axles.

Consequence
This could result in increased stopping distance.

Corrective Action
Replace drive axle brake chambers with correct size chambers.

Notes
System: air brake actuator chambers.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks.