1992 Freightliner FL-70
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1992 Freightliner FL-70. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1992 Freightliner FL-70. 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.
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.
The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.
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.
A number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt. Welding materials used on the inboard anchorage bracket under the cab deck will not meet fmvss no. 210 load test requirements when three seating positions are provided.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Safety belt anchorage systems that do not comply to theload test requirements subject the seat occupant to greater risk of injury inthe event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy
Add reinforcement welds in the upper b pillar and add fasteners to the lower deck anchorage bracket.
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