7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1998-12-23
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The windshield wiper connecting linkage sockets can wear out prematurely due to insufficient greasing during assembly.
Consequence
This can lead to a separation of the linkage and loss of wiper function, impairing the driver's visibility.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the connecting linkages with new links that are properly lubricated.
Notes
Owner notification began april 20, 1999. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 1998-04-28
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor interaxle driveline u-joints. Deflector rings, a part of the system to seal the u-joints from contaminates, are loose. This allows water to enter the u-joint bearing area result in dilution of the lubricant, oxidation of the bearing and seal surfaces, and loss of lubricant.
Consequence
If this problem goes undetected, the interaxle driveline can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the u-joints with the current design u-joints.
Notes
Owner notification will be conducted in two phases.the first phase is expected to begin july 13, 1998. The second phase will begin august 8, 1998. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1997-01-21
Description
Due to undersized rivets and oversized holes, the b-pillar anchorage will not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat belt assembly anchorage may not hold an occupant increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will make the necessary repairs to the seat belt assembly anchorages.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin february 10, 1997. Notes: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 1-503-735-8078.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1997-07-29
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. Leaks through the firewall or steering shaft boots allows water to run down the steering shaft. The steering shaft slip spline corrodes causing it to seize.
Consequence
Increased steering effort can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the steering shaft with a new design that is installed in an inverted orientation so no water can enter the splines.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began july 30, 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 1-503-735-8682.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 1996-12-19
Description
Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. The length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
Consequence
This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began december 18, 1996. Note: 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 1-503-735-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #6 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Posted on: 1996-10-17
Description
An electrical short can occur in the auxilliary heater/airconditioning blower if exposed to water.
Consequence
The shorted relay can result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove and replace the relay with one that resists shorting if contacted by water and does not support combustion even if shorted.
Notes
Vehicle description:heavy duty trucks with sleeper cabs. Owner notification:owner notification is expected to be completed by october 18, 1996.note: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 1-503-735-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #7 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1996-10-01
Description
These vehicles are equipped with a detroit diesel optimized idle system. If the ignition is turned on and the fuse for the electronic control module (ecm) power feed line is removed or burned out, the safety features designed to prevent injury to persons working in the vicinity of the engine will be bypassed, and unintentional cranking of the engine will occur.
Consequence
If unintentional cranking of the engine occurs, persons working in the vicinity of the engine could be injured and the vehicle could move.
Corrective Action
Detroit diesel distributors will rewire the vehicles using a revised ecm which will eliminate unintentional cranking.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began september 23, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicle 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 1-503-735-8000 or detroit diesel at 1-313-592-7357.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.