Recalls for your 1987 Freightliner Conventional

Recalls for 1987 Freightliner Conventional

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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 - 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 #4 - 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.