FREIGHTLINER LLC: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by FREIGHTLINER LLC in 1985. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 3, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR LINES AND FITTINGS

REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE CONTROL LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SECONDARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE, RATHER THAN THE PRIMARY ONE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS HAVE A TWO AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM EACH ON SEPARATE SYSTEMS TO AVOID TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. HOWEVER WITH THE MISCONNECTED LINES AND IF A RUPTURE OR LEAK OCCURS IN THE CONTROL LINE, THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE BRAKES WILL FAIL.

NHTSA ID: 85V161000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 20

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

PROPERLY CONNECT CONTROL LINE TO THE PRIMARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE. RECHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF FRONT BRAKES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 2, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:FRONT SPLIT BACK SEAT LATCH

THE LN-2 PASSENGER SEAT MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207 REQUIRING THAT THE SEATBACK REMAIN IN ITS SET POSITION WHEN SUBJECTED TO A 3300 INCH POUND REARWARD FORCE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SLIPPAGE OF THE SEATBACK MECHANISM COULD OCCUR DURING AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY INJURE THE PASSENGER.

NHTSA ID: 85V119000

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 47

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE PARTS IN SEATBACK ADJUSTING SYSTEM OR REPLACE ENTIRE SEAT ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 21, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR

CHANGE IN VENDOR'S PRODUCTION TOOLING RESULTED IN A FIT BETWEEN THE RADIATOR CAP AND FILLER NECK WHICH MAY BE TOO LOOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LOOSE FIT COULD ALLOW THE CAP TO BE REMOVED BEFORE INTERNAL PRESSURE IS COMPLETELY RELEASED. HOT RADIATOR COOLANT MIGHT THEN BE SPRAYED ON THE PERSON OPENING THE CAP OR OTHERS IN THE VICINITY.

NHTSA ID: 85V081000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 3,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEFECTIVE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS MALFUNCTION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 11, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:OIL FILTER/BRACKET

CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE OIL FILTER MOUNTING BRACKETS NEAR THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE BRACKETS TO THE FRAME SIDE MEMBER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF CRACKS PROGRESS TO THE POINT OF FAILURE, THE FILTER ASSEMBLY COULD FALL OUT AND POSSIBLY BE STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLES CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID: 85V076000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 354

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED DESIGN BRACKETS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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