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1993 Freightliner Fla recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1993 Freightliner Fla, covering 116,005 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Exterior lighting: turn signal: switchReported August 4, 1997 · 77,000 vehicles affected
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

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported November 13, 1996 · 27,500 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with horton fan drives. The fan drive control system was reconfigured which resulted in a significant increase in the demand for fan activation and associated stress to electrical and mechanical components. Various component failure models, combined with characteristics of the fan clutch and its bearings, can cause fan clutch bearings to fail prematurely and result in a locked fan.
Risk
If the fan is locked, the the system calls for the fan to be on, the fan clutch will slip, generate heat, and unless released, will result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fan clutch drive disc with one that incorporates a thermally activated pressure relief.

Recall number 96V232000 · Recall details

Power train: driveline: universal jointReported December 6, 1993 · 11,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The driveline u-joints exhibit excessive rates of failure at low mileages and may cause separation of the interaxle driveline.
Risk
Separation of the interaxle driveline may result in thedriveline falling to the road where it can interfere with traffic and resultin an accident.
Remedy
Freightliner dealers will remove and replace the rockwell interaxle u-joints with u-joints of a different design.

Recall number 93V202000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkagesReported September 14, 1993 · 505 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Contact interference between the windshield wiper linkage and the motor output shaft nut causes linkage separation, resulting in 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 linkage with a redesigned linkage that provides additional clearance with the wiper motor output shaft.

Recall number 93V149000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1993 Freightliner Fla have?

4, covering exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling and power train.

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