Freightliner FL-70 recalls

What is wrong

Certain truck cab-chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these trucks were shipped to a final stage manufacturer in mexico and sold in puerto rico without the required compliance certification labeling or an anti-lock braking system.

Risk

This does not meet the standard requirements.

Remedy

These vehicles will either be retrofit to bring them into compliance, or exported out of puerto rico. If they are retrofit, freightliner will send personnel and parts to add an anti-lock braking system, install the required certification, and tire information labels. The recall began on june 6, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 06V185000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ECM does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.

Risk

If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ECM. Owners should contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or freightliner at 1‑503‑745‑5219.

Recall number 03V246000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes. The hydraulic brake tube to the front left brake can contact the bottom frame rail flange.

Risk

This condition could result in a loss of brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake tube with one that provides clearance to the frame rail.

Recall number 99V111000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.

Risk

If this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the flange fasteners for proper torque and replace any fasteners found loose. If the fasteners are found to be properly torqued, they will be removed, permalock will be added, and then retorqued to proper specifications.

Recall number 99V085000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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

Remedy

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.

Recall number 97V114001 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: vans and trucks equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.

Risk

The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.

Recall number 97V052000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.

Recall number 96V233003 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. Effort to release.

Recall number 95V094000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.

Risk

This condition can result in loss of braking capability.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 95V018000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.

Risk

Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.

Remedy

Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.

Recall number 93V148000 · Recall details

What is wrong

As the brake pads wear, the brake caliper travel may be limited by interference with the main support member (z-bar spring) of the suspension.

Risk

Limited brake caliper travel can prevent full braketorque application on the drive axle, increasing stopping distances.

Remedy

Bendix will supply replacement brake calipers for affected vehicles.

Recall number 93V104000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Remedy

Add reinforcement welds in the upper b pillar and add fasteners to the lower deck anchorage bracket.

Recall number 92V057000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated.

Risk

Lack of proper seating causes the reservoirs to failto comply with the requirements of fmvss 121.

Remedy

Clean and reseat the air check valves as needed.

Recall number 91V178000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

If the throttle spring breaks, the engine will return to idle speed, which may cause a highway hazard and result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Install throttle return springs with larger hooks.

Recall number 91V177000 · Recall details