Recalls for 1989 Freightliner Freightliner

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

Posted on: 1993-04-30
Description
The spring brake chambers mounted on tag axles with mounting studs aligned horizontally instead of vertically can result in fracture of the brake chamber housing base which limits the application of service brakes on the affected wheel.

Consequence
Limited application of service brakes on a wheelincreases stopping distance which could result in an accident.

Corrective Action
Replace the brake chambers with chambers that have been reinforced for horizontal mounting.

Notes
System: brakes.vehicle description: heavy trucks with spring brake type mgm brake chambersinstalled on rockwell tag axles.

DEFECT #2 - SEATS

Posted on: 1989-08-21
Description
The seat insert material does not meet the flammability requirements of fmvss 302.

Consequence
Trucks fail to comply with fmvss 302.

Corrective Action
Remove and replace all suspect seat upholstery.

Notes
System:seats/fmvss 302.vehicle desccription:high cab over engine and long conventional trucks.

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1989-06-05
Description
Certain steering gear pitman arm pinch bolts may be defective; also, torquing may have been above specification.

Consequence
Bolts could fail resulting in loss of steering controlwith potential for an accident.

Corrective Action
Replace pitman arm pinch bolts.

Notes
System: steering/pitman arm pinch bolts.vehicle description: high cab over engine, long conventional and low cab forwardtrucks with hfb steering gears.

DEFECT #4 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1989-06-05
Description
There may be excessive torquing of the lower steering column pinch bolts.

Consequence
Bolts could fracture, adversely affecting steeringcontrol which could result in an accident.

Corrective Action
Replace suspect pinch bolts.

Notes
System: lower steering column pinch bolts.vehicle description: high cab over engine and long conventional trucks.

DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 1989-02-27
Description
When seat belts are not being worn, abrading of the webbing may occur at the d-ring.

Consequence
Seat belt may not properly restrain occupant in caseof an accident which could result in more serious injuries.

Corrective Action
Replace seat belt webbing.

Notes
System: seat belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 3 point seat belts andbostrom smartseats.