1996 Freightliner FL-60
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1996 Freightliner FL-60. Newest first.
On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the C8.3G and L10G engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.
Vehicle description: truck/trailers. the certification labels installed on these vehicles are incorrect. the gross axle weight rating IS too high for the tires that were installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vehicle IS too heavy for the tires installed resulting in a tire separation.
Remedy
Dealers will install a corrected certification label on these vehicles.
Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. the drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which IS welded to each end of the center section. each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism IS inserted.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. if this tab IS deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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- Vehicle speed control
Consumer was involved in an accident possibly related to the throttle assembly spring, accelerator linkages, clips, and the pedal. (Attorney for client) *slc
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Fire department was using vehicle as an ambulance. driver's side inbound seat belt buckle plastic sleeve mechanism has come off, causing belt to be inoperable. Consumer has contacted manufacturer. manufacturer stated that entire seat belt assembly will need replacing. Please provide any further details.*ak
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