1988 Freightliner Freightliner
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
10 recalls name the 1988 Freightliner Freightliner. Newest first.
The spring brake chambers mounted on tag axles with mounting studs aligned horizontally instead of vertically can result in fracture of the brake chamber housing base which limits the application of service brakes on the affected wheel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Limited application of service brakes on a wheelincreases stopping distance which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Replace the brake chambers with chambers that have been reinforced for horizontal mounting.
Nuts that retain the wheel hubs on the tandem drive axles may not be properly torqued on the left hand side.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Wheel could come off while truck IS in service; thiscould result in an accident.
Remedy
Properly torque left side drive axle spindle jam nuts on both forward and rear drive axles; replace any loose wheel hub nuts.
The seat insert material does not meet the flammability requirements of fmvss 302.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Trucks fail to comply with fmvss 302.
Remedy
Remove and replace all suspect seat upholstery.
Trucks will experience reduced braking at low brake application pressures when operating in the bobtail mode.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Reduced braking creates the potential for an accident.
Remedy
Replace front axle ratio valves with standard valving that does not reduce application pressure.
Certain steering gear pitman arm pinch bolts may be defective; also, torquing may have been above specification.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Bolts could fail resulting in loss of steering controlwith potential for an accident.
Remedy
Replace pitman arm pinch bolts.
There may be excessive torquing of the lower steering column pinch bolts.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Bolts could fracture, adversely affecting steeringcontrol which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Replace suspect pinch bolts.
When seat belts are not being worn, abrading of the webbing may occur at the d-ring.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seat belt may not properly restrain occupant in caseof an accident which could result in more serious injuries.
Remedy
Replace seat belt webbing.
Nuts that retain the steering and tie rod arms may crack while tightening, due to a deep bar defect.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Steering capabilities could be adversely affected.
Remedy
Replace the steering lever nuts. if nuts are cracked, mounting studs will also be replaced.
Resonators used in manufacturing of vigil II lightbars may cause unpredictable operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in loss of turn signals, hazard warninglights, high beam indicator, or low air warning signal.
Remedy
Replace suspect light bars.
The welded gussett supporting the lower fuel tank step IS of insufficient strength.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Steps could break away and possibly cause injury to user.
Remedy
Install an end plate that will tie together upper and lower steps adding sufficient strength to support the lower step.
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.
- 10127081954-12 Installation of the Fuel Injector.pdf
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