FREIGHTLINER LLC: Safety Recalls in 1988
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 7 safety recalls made by FREIGHTLINER LLC in 1988. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 24, 1988
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:LINKAGES:OTHER
NUTS THAT RETAIN THE STEERING AND TIE ROD ARMS MAY CRACK WHILE TIGHTENING, DUE TO A DEEP BAR DEFECT.
NHTSA ID: 88V167000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 160
Consequence Summary:
STEERING CAPABILITIES COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE THE STEERING LEVER NUTS. IF NUTS ARE CRACKED, MOUNTING STUDS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 24, 1988
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDAL
FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE PIVOT TUBE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
NHTSA ID: 88V168000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 4,513
Consequence Summary:
BRAKE PEDALS COULD DETACH FROM THE PIVOT TUBE WHILE TRUCKIS IN OPERATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
REINSTALL BRAKE PEDAL CLAMP FASTENERS WITH LOCTITE AND TORQUE PROPERLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 11, 1988
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN
STEERING ARM MAY FAIL IF USED ON EATON EFA12F4 FROM AXLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROSS HFB70 POWER STEERING GEAR.
NHTSA ID: 88V160000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 92
Consequence Summary:
A FAILED STEERING GEAR ARM COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL A NONADJUSTABLE 1500 PSI POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO LIMIT STEERING ARM FORCES. REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH A DESIGN CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING HIGHER FORCES. ADJUST MAXIMUM POPPET VALVE SETTINGS TO 500 PSI AND ADJUST AXLE STOPS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 6, 1988
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RESONATORS USED IN MANUFACTURING OF VIGIL II LIGHTBARS MAY CAUSE UNPREDICTABLE OPERATION.
NHTSA ID: 88V148000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,250
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TURN SIGNALS, HAZARD WARNINGLIGHTS, HIGH BEAM INDICATOR, OR LOW AIR WARNING SIGNAL.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE SUSPECT LIGHT BARS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 26, 1988
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT
SEAT BELT WEBBING MAY CHAFE AS THE SEAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH.
NHTSA ID: 88V141000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 9,681
Consequence Summary:
OVER TIME BELT COULD WEAR THROUGH RENDERING ITINEFFECTIVE.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL A SPACER FOR ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT AND SEAT FRAME. REPLACE CHAFED SEAT BELTS AS NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 16, 1988
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
AIR CONDITIONER:OTHER PART
THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL RESISTORS CAN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OVERHEAT AND STALL.
NHTSA ID: 88V138000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 19,898
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOW AIR FLOW ACROSS THE RESISTORNETWORK AND HIGH AMPERAGE, ALLOWING THE AIR DUCT TO REACH ELEVATED TEMPERATURESWITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL A THERMO CUTOFF DEVICE IN THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM AND/OR REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 1, 1988
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:OTHER PARTS
THE WELDED GUSSETT SUPPORTING THE LOWER FUEL TANK STEP IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
NHTSA ID: 88V088000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 150
Consequence Summary:
STEPS COULD BREAK AWAY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO USER.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL AN END PLATE THAT WILL TIE TOGETHER UPPER AND LOWER STEPS ADDING SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE LOWER STEP.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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