The worst 1994 Freightliner FLD problems
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Recalls 5
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks converted from sleeper cabs to day cabs fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Risk
- The seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install reinforcements to the seat belt anchorages. Owner notification began december 31, 2001. 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 at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 01V209000 · 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
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
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- The glass in the swing-out side window can separate from the window frame.
- Risk
- The glass separating from the frame can cause personal injury or a hazard to other vehicles if separation occurs while the truckis in motion.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the swing-out side windows with a side window retained by adhesive.
Recall number 95V085000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- The muffler mounting brackets that attach the exhaust system and cab entry grab handle to the cab were manufactured with incomplete welds.
- Risk
- An incomplete weld could cause a person using the grabhandle to slip and fall resulting in personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect vehicles for adequate muffler bracket welds and re-weld if necessary.
Recall number 95V055000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Freightliner FLD 1
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Questions about the 1994 Freightliner FLD
Is the 1994 Freightliner FLD reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1994 Freightliner FLD.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Freightliner FLD?
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How many recalls does the 1994 Freightliner FLD have?
5 recalls, covering seat belts, exterior lighting and engine and engine cooling.
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