Freightliner Fla recalls
There are 6 safety recalls on record for the Freightliner Fla, covering 133,641 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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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
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- 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 joint
- 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: linkages
- 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
Power train: driveline: universal joint
- What is wrong
- The interaxle driveline u-joints may fail at low mileage due to a lack of lubrication in the u-joint during the assembly process.
- Risk
- The driveline could separate without prior warning whichcould result in vehicle damage to trucks, nearby vehicles, and injury to anyonein the area when driveline separation occurs.
- Remedy
- Remove and replace the interaxle u-joints.
Recall number 91V224000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Malformed steering wheel center section could result in a fracture of the upper hub casting. This may lead to separation of the steering wheel from the steering column mounting hub.
- Risk
- Fractured upper hub casting could result in loss ofsteering control without warning and an accident.
- Remedy
- Remove and replace the upper hub casting and install a hub plate.
Recall number 91V084000 · Recall details
Questions about the Freightliner Fla recalls
How do I check if my Freightliner Fla 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 Fla have?
6, covering exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling and power train.
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