1991-1994 Freightliner FL106, Freightliner FL111 and others recall: switch

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on August 4, 1997. It covers about 77,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 77,000
reported: Aug 4, 1997
owners notified: Sep 5, 1997
related complaints: 1

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

Affected vehicles

Freightliner FL106 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Freightliner FL111 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Freightliner FL-50 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Freightliner FL-60 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Freightliner FL-70 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Freightliner FL80 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Freightliner Fla 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Freightliner FLB 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Freightliner FLD 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Freightliner MB50 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Freightliner MB-60 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Freightliner MB-70 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.

1991 Freightliner FL106 1992 Freightliner FL106 1993 Freightliner FL106 1994 Freightliner FL106 1991 Freightliner FL111 1992 Freightliner FL111 1993 Freightliner FL111 1994 Freightliner FL111 1991 Freightliner FL-50 1992 Freightliner FL-50 1993 Freightliner FL-50 1994 Freightliner FL-50

Questions about recall 97V114001

Is there a recall on the 1991-1994 Freightliner FL106, Freightliner FL111 and others switch?

Yes. Recall 97V114001, reported on August 4, 1997, covers about 77,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V114001?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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