1991 Freightliner Fla
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1991 Freightliner Fla. 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.
Contact interference between the windshield wiper linkage and the motor output shaft nut causes linkage separation, resulting in 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 linkage with a redesigned linkage that provides additional clearance with the wiper motor output shaft.
The interaxle driveline u-joints may fail at low mileage due to a lack of lubrication in the u-joint during the assembly process.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The driveline could separate without prior warning whichcould result in vehicle damage to trucks, nearby vehicles, and injury to anyonein the area when driveline separation occurs.
Remedy
Remove and replace the interaxle u-joints.
Malformed steering wheel center section could result in a fracture of the upper hub casting. this may lead to separation of the steering wheel from the steering column mounting hub.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fractured upper hub casting could result in loss ofsteering control without warning and an accident.
Remedy
Remove and replace the upper hub casting and install a hub plate.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, air
The right front rockwell brake pulls to the right. tt consumer states the right front brakes were hotter than the other brakes, dealer replaced right front brake shoes, problem came back and dealer replaced relay valve, left and right front shoes and drums, had to have front and rear axles…
The right front rockwell brake pulls to the right. tt consumer states the right front brakes were hotter than the other brakes, dealer replaced right front brake shoes, problem came back and dealer replaced relay valve, left and right front shoes and drums, had to have front and rear axles realigned, while traveling on a wet road, consumer lost traction and went to the left, he applied brakes and vehicle pulled hard to the right causing truck to jack knife, consumer states problem IS in the front brakes. *slc
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10141676sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
- 10141671sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
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