1997 Freightliner Fln
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1997 Freightliner Fln. Newest first.
Vehicle description: certain tractors fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air lines may not be routed properly to the drive axle service brake relay.
Risk and remedy
Risk
These vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. these valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there IS another failure of one of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
A replacement valve will be provided to owners with installation instructions.
Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. these vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. the cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.
Remedy
Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. the steering column pinch bolts may be under-torqued or missing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for the presence of the required fasteners, install fasteners IS missing, and retorque to specifications.
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.
- 612068Concerns with shift fork failure occuring in vehicles manufactured from march 7, 1997 to december 18, 1998.
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