Recalls for 1983 Freightliner Conventional

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Posted on: 1988-08-22
Description
The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall.

Consequence
This could result in low air flow across the resistornetwork and high amperage, allowing the air duct to reach elevated temperatureswith the possibility of a fire.

Corrective Action
Install a thermo cutoff device in the heater/air conditioner system and/or replace the blower motor switch.

Notes
System: heater/air conditioner blower motor.vehicle description: long conventional and high cab over engine trucks.

DEFECT #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1983-10-12
Description
The pinch bolt installed on the steering gear component is of a smaller size than specified.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the incorrectly sized pinch bolt with a properly sized one if necessary.

Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; pinch bolt.consequences of defect: the universal joint drive yoke could slide off thegear, causing loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident.