1988 Freightliner Conventional
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 Freightliner Conventional. Newest first.
Fasteners that retain the brake pedal to the pivot tube may not have been properly torqued.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake pedals could detach from the pivot tube while truckis in operation which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Reinstall brake pedal clamp fasteners with loctite and torque properly.
Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Battery cable shorts
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