7 recalls found. |
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Posted on: 1995-02-22
Description
The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.
Consequence
This condition can result in loss of braking capability.
Corrective Action
Dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2) mounting studs.
Notes
System: brakes; air;drum and shoe system; chamber.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 12 and 16 front brake chambers mounted on rockwell foundation brakes.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, 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 #3 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Posted on: 1995-05-19
Description
The parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked.
Consequence
If the vehicle is not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. Effort to release.
Notes
System: emergency parking brake; mechanical; lever.vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with mechanical parking brake.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please 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 #4 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Posted on: 1993-09-20
Description
The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.
Consequence
Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.
Notes
System: visual; windshield wiper.vehicle description: medium duty trucks.
DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1992-04-24
Description
A number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt. Welding materials used on the inboard anchorage bracket under the cab deck will not meet fmvss no. 210 load test requirements when three seating positions are provided.
Consequence
Safety belt anchorage systems that do not comply to theload test requirements subject the seat occupant to greater risk of injury inthe event of a sudden stop or accident.
Corrective Action
Add reinforcement welds in the upper b pillar and add fasteners to the lower deck anchorage bracket.
Notes
System: safety belt anchorages, fmvss no. 210.vehicle description: heavy trucks manufactured before february 2, 1992 andcabs with a center seating position built before march 2, 1992.
DEFECT #6 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Posted on: 1991-10-17
Description
The hook size of the throttle return spring is too small resulting in a tight fit around the anchor nut, causing the throttle return spring to break prematurely.
Consequence
If the throttle spring breaks, the engine will return to idle speed, which may cause a highway hazard and result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Install throttle return springs with larger hooks.
Notes
System: throttle return springs.vehicle description: heavy trucks with cummins b series engines.
DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 1991-10-17
Description
Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated.
Consequence
Lack of proper seating causes the reservoirs to failto comply with the requirements of fmvss 121.
Corrective Action
Clean and reseat the air check valves as needed.
Notes
System: brakes.vehicle description: heavy trucks.