Recalls for 1991 Freightliner Fld

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

Posted on: 1997-08-06
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck.  The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning.

Consequence
If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter.  The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite.  Owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves.

Notes
Notes:owner notification is expected to begin september 5,1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712, 7 a.m.  To 3:30 p.m., pacific time.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

Posted on: 1992-01-06
Description
The interaxle driveline u-joints may fail at low mileage due to a lack of lubrication in the u-joint during the assembly process.

Consequence
The driveline could separate without prior warning whichcould result in vehicle damage to trucks, nearby vehicles, and injury to anyonein the area when driveline separation occurs.

Corrective Action
Remove and replace the interaxle u-joints.

Notes
System: transmission.vehicle description: heavy trucks.  Class 8 dual drive vehicles equipped withrockwell interaxle drivelines.

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1991-06-11
Description
Malformed steering wheel center section could result in a fracture of the upper hub casting.  This may lead to separation of the steering wheel from the steering column mounting hub.

Consequence
Fractured upper hub casting could result in loss ofsteering control without warning and an accident.

Corrective Action
Remove and replace the upper hub casting and install a hub plate.

Notes
System: steering wheels.vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with optional leather covered steering wheel.