1983 Freightliner Conventional
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Freightliner Conventional. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1983 Freightliner Conventional. Newest first.
The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in low air flow across the resistornetwork and high amperage, allowing the air duct to reach elevated temperatureswith the possibility of a fire.
Remedy
Install a thermo cutoff device in the heater/air conditioner system and/or replace the blower motor switch.
Seat belts can loosen as the truck IS driven. consequence of defect: driver and passenger would not be properly restrained in event of a sudden stop or crash.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace the non locking retractor seat belts with automatic locking retractor seat belts.
The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield. vibration from this system causes the handhold parts to wear.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace the end brackets with a modified design utilizing a rubber isolater. also, add a plastic sleeve to the center bracket for isolation.
The pinch bolt installed on the steering gear component IS of a smaller size than specified.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the incorrectly sized pinch bolt with a properly sized one if necessary.
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