The worst 1992 Freightliner FLN problems
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Recalls 2
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies. The fifth wheel mounting plates can crack.
- Risk
- Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.
Recall number 00V019002 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. These vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. The cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. The keys can work loose and fall out.
- Risk
- This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.
Recall number 99V224000 · Recall details
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Is the 1992 Freightliner FLN reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1992 Freightliner FLN.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Freightliner FLN?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1992 Freightliner FLN have?
2 recalls, covering trailer hitches and steering.
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