2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1996-08-30
Description
When the chassis/vehicle is operated on a highway and the cruise control system is turned on, with the speed set, if the stop/hazard fuse has failed, the cruise control will not disengage when the brake pedal is depressed.
Consequence
The cruise control system will not disengage increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
The cruise control circuits will be rewired and a control relay installed to disengage and deactivate the cruise control if an electrical short or fuse failure occurs.
Notes
Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in september 1996.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreedupon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner/oshkosh at 1-414-235-1726.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 1996-09-03
Description
With no air in both front axle air suspension air bags, the chassis suspension will lower to the suspension stop. When that occurs, the track bar bracket can contact the axle steering tie rod.
Consequence
This contact will cause increased steering resistance and could cause loss of steering control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the bracket track bar mount with a new design.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during september 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/oshkosh at 1-414-235-1726.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.