1991 Freightliner Fld
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1991 Freightliner Fld. 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 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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Battery box cover separation
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