FREIGHTLINER LLC: Safety Recalls in 1994

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by FREIGHTLINER LLC in 1994. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 11, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

A LARGER THAN SPECIFIED SCREW WAS USED TO MOUNT A POWER JUNCTION STUD BLOCK TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE TUNNEL. THE LARGER SCREW DID NOT ALLOW ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SCREW HEAD AND THE RING TERMINALS WHICH ATTACH TO THE STUD. CONTACT BETWEEN THE RING TERMINALS AND THE SCREW HEAD CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

NHTSA ID: 94V068000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,400

Consequence Summary:

ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN LEAD TO POSSIBLE FIRES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Action:

CORRECT SIZE MOUNTING FASTENERS WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE THE OVERSIZE SCREWS. THESE WILL BE RECESSED INTO THE MOUNTING BLOCK AND CANNOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE RING TERMINALS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 15, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE

FATIGUE CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE SUPPPORT ON HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES THAT CAN CAUSE KNUCKLE FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 94V075000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 2,336

Consequence Summary:

KNUCKLE FAILURE CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEPARATION AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WITH A REDESIGNED KNUCKLE THAT HAS A RADIUS IN THE AREA WHERE CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 14, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER:MOTOR

CONTACT MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND A HUCK BOLT COLLAR WHICH CAUSES A GEAR WITHIN THE MOTOR TO FRACTURE RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 94V010000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 790

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES THE OPERATOR'S ROAD VISION IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND REMOVE THE HUCK BOLT AND REPLACE IT WITH A PULL-TYPE RIVET.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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