1986 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 86V018000 on 02/09/1986
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1985 - 12/31/1985
- Affected:
- 226
- Defect:
- The central tube part of the drag link, which is set in a rotational position, does not have enough clearance between the nut or bolt head and the axle beam. consequence of defect: there could be interference during a right turn wheel cut and may cause the steering linkage to bind, leading to the loss of steering control and an accident.
- Correction:
- Replace adjustable drag link with an assembly on which only the forward end is adjustable. also, stake rear end.
- Notes:
- System: steering. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks fitted with a model gkn120 front axle.
- Campaign:
- 87V019000 on 03/01/1987
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1986 - 12/31/1986
- Affected:
- 83
- Defect:
- Welds joining the axle support bracket to the rear drive axle may be defective due to insufficient coverage and/or penetration.
- Consequence:
- Welds could fail, resulting in rear axle separating fromthe suspension.
- Correction:
- Remove existing welds and reweld by a certified welder.
- Notes:
- System: axle support bracket welds.vehicle description: high coe and long conventional trucks equipped with tandemdrive hendrickson suspensions and eaton axles.
- Campaign:
- 87V032000 on 03/19/1987
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:retractor
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1986 - 01/31/1987
- Affected:
- 71
- Defect:
- Seat belt mounting bracket strength may be below requirement of fmvss 209 and could crack.
- Consequence:
- Seat belt may not properly restrain occupant; also,vehicles do not comply with fmvss 209.
- Correction:
- Replace 3 point seat belt retractor mounting bolt 601-b brackets.
- Notes:
- System: seat belt retractor mounting brackets/fmvss 209.vehicle descriptio: cab over engine and long conventional trucks.
- Campaign:
- 87V102000 on 07/14/1987
- Component:
- Seat belts
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1986 - 04/30/1987
- Affected:
- 16
- Defect:
- Fasteners used to assemble the d ring anchorage for the shoulder harness may not provide sufficient strength to meet specified load requirements of fmvss 210.
- Consequence:
- Trucks do not comply with fmvss 210.
- Correction:
- Replace monobolt fasteners with high clamp 1/4 in blind rivets.
- Notes:
- System: seat belts/fmvss 210.vehicle description: 120 ft long conventional trucks equipped with optionaltype 2 seat belt assemblies.
1986 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER TSB
- Bulletin:
- 954-12
- Component:
- 073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
- Summary:
- 954-12 installation of the fuel injector.pdf
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