1984 Freightliner FREIGHTLINER recalls

NHTSA lists 7 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Suspension: Rear: Springs: Air suspension system12/20/198484V159000

A POORLY DESIGNED BRACKET WHICH MOUNTS THE SERVICE/PARKING BRAKE UNIT TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY ALLOW DAMAGE TO BRAKE CHAMBER. DAMAGE MAY CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED.

Remedy

BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A TYPE THAT PROVIDES THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE, WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES IN COMBINATION WITH AIRSUSPENSION SYSTEM.SYSTEM: BRAKING; BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY.

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Wheels: Hubcap/cover12/15/198686V166000

CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE HUB IN THE INNER WHEEL BEARING AREA. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OIL LEAKS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN LACK OF LUBRICATION.

Remedy

REPLACE HUBS.

SYSTEM: ALUMINUM WHEEL HUB. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CON MET HUBS WITH OUTBOARD MOUNTEDBRAKE DRUMS FOR FF-941 FRONT AXLE.

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Service brakes, air: Supply: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings12/03/198585V161000

REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE CONTROL LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SECONDARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE, RATHER THAN THE PRIMARY ONE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS HAVE A TWO AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM EACH ON SEPARATE SYSTEMS TO AVOID TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. HOWEVER WITH THE MISCONNECTED LINES AND IF A RUPTURE OR LEAK OCCURS IN THE CONTROL LINE, THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE BRAKES WILL FAIL.

Remedy

PROPERLY CONNECT CONTROL LINE TO THE PRIMARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE. RECHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF FRONT BRAKES.

SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES PLUMBING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY LOW CAB FORWARD TRUCKS. MODEL FLL6384.

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Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly06/20/198484V077000

THE TIE ROD END ATTACHES TO THE STEERING LINKAGE WITH A STUD WHICH MAY CRACK AND BREAK.

Remedy

BOTH TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GKN FRONT AXLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL MAY BE LOST AND AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT.

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Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Fan03/29/198484V042000

ENGINE COOLING FAN IS MADE OF A PLASTIC OUTER RING AND BLADE MOLDED TO A METAL CENTER. THE FAN BLADES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE HUB AND DISINTEGRATE WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE FAN WITH AN ALL METAL FAN WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD BLADE SEPARATION AND DISINTEGRATION OCCUR WHILETHE VEHICLE IS BEING SERVICED WITH THE CAB TILTED OR HOOD RELEASED AND THEENGINE RUNNING, SEVERE BODILY INJURY MAY RESULT.

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Steering: Linkages03/02/198484V021000

A BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED ON THE PITMAN ARM AND RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED. THE PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT.

Remedy

A RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED, OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED, IF LOOSE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD MODEL 392 STEERINGGEAR SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING WOULD RESULT, POSSIBLY CAUSING ANACCIDENT.

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Structure: Body01/28/198686V011000

THE CENTER BRACKET, ONE OF THE THREE USED TO HOLD THE GRAB HANDLE IN PLACE, CONTAINS A RIVET WHICH MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ALIGN. THIS ALLOWS A SMALL GAP TO EXIST BETWEEN THE RIVET HEAD AND THE BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A RING ON A FINGER COULD BE CAUGHT IN THE GAP AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO A PERSON GETTING OUT OR INTO THE CAB.

Remedy

REMOVE THE RIVET ON EACH CENTER BRACKET.

SYSTEM: GRAB HANDLE FOR CAB ENTRY AND EXITS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: C.O.E. AND LONG NOSE CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.

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