1993 Freightliner FL-60
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1993 Freightliner FL-60. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
The parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the vehicle IS not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle IS parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. Effort to release.
Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle IS operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. The air dryer can become over pressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. This pressure relief valve IS intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in loss of braking capability.
Remedy
Dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2") mounting studs.
As the brake pads wear, the brake caliper travel may be limited by interference with the main support member (z-bar spring) of the suspension.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Limited brake caliper travel can prevent full braketorque application on the drive axle, increasing stopping distances.
Remedy
Bendix will supply replacement brake calipers for affected vehicles.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system
I have a 1993 freightliner and it has came to my attention that the same thing I am having problems with there IS a recall on it and the recall department for freightliner IS telling me that the recall ran out in 1997 and it has been giving me problems for a while and been working with them to get…
I have a 1993 freightliner and it has came to my attention that the same thing I am having problems with there IS a recall on it and the recall department for freightliner IS telling me that the recall ran out in 1997 and it has been giving me problems for a while and been working with them to get it fixed until they told me they are not able to fix it because the recall has expired and I was under the impression that recalls didn't run out can u please help me! *Tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting › Turn signal
In have tried to look at everything the turning signal works good until u get on the road then quits blinking. *tr
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