Freightliner FL80 recalls
There are 7 safety recalls on record for the Freightliner FL80, covering 81,309 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Freightliner FL80 recalls by model year
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Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heady duty trucks equipped with 36" rear brake chambers. The brake system does not meet the air reservoir volume requirement of fmvss 121, "air brake systems."
- Risk
- Increased braking distance can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair these vehicles.
Recall number 98V114000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
- 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
Suspension: rear
- 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
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- 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
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- 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
Service brakes, air: antilock
- 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
Vehicle speed control: springs
- 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
Questions about the Freightliner FL80 recalls
How do I check if my Freightliner FL80 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FL80 have?
7, covering service brakes, air, exterior lighting and suspension.
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