FREIGHTLINER LLC: Safety Recalls in 1995

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 8 safety recalls made by FREIGHTLINER LLC in 1995. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 5, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FREIGHTLINTER/BRAKES:AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM

THE PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIR CAN RUPTURE DUE TO INADEQUATE SEAM WELDS.

NHTSA ID: 95V114000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 317

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIRS DATED CODE 2/27/93.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 9, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:LEVER SETTLING

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT TRAVEL FAR ENOUGH OVER CENTER TO ASSURE THAT IT REMAINS IN THE PROPER POSITION ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WHILE PARKED.

NHTSA ID: 95V094000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 3,050

Consequence Summary:

IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY PARKED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE CORRECT POSITION, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A GRADE, IT COULD UNINTENTIONALLY ROLL AWAY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WITH A LEVER THAT REQUIRES A 25 LB. EFFORT TO RELEASE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 1, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDOW:DOOR AND SIDE

THE GLASS IN THE SWING-OUT SIDE WINDOW CAN SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW FRAME.

NHTSA ID: 95V085000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 4,630

Consequence Summary:

THE GLASS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR A HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES IF SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE TRUCKIS IN MOTION.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING-OUT SIDE WINDOWS WITH A SIDE WINDOW RETAINED BY ADHESIVE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 12, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:END

DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.

NHTSA ID: 95E009001

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 300

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT NUTS TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 3, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR DRYER

AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVER PRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.

NHTSA ID: 95E003005

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 18,500

Consequence Summary:

IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGECAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 21, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EXHAUST SYSTEM:MUFFLER:RESONATOR

THE MUFFLER MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAB ENTRY GRAB HANDLE TO THE CAB WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCOMPLETE WELDS.

NHTSA ID: 95V055000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 81

Consequence Summary:

AN INCOMPLETE WELD COULD CAUSE A PERSON USING THE GRABHANDLE TO SLIP AND FALL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR ADEQUATE MUFFLER BRACKET WELDS AND RE-WELD IF NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 6, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:CHAMBER:BRAKE

THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS CAN LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE IN THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING CAUSED BY FOUNDATION BRAKE CHATTER.

NHTSA ID: 95V018000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 5,700

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BRAKE LINING MATERIALS, REPLACE THE WING BRACKET WITH A REINFORCED BRACKET AND INSTALL BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH REINFORCED CHAMBER HOUSING AND LARGER (1/2") MOUNTING STUDS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 23, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM

WASHERS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE RETRACTOR AND OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORS. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

NHTSA ID: 95V007000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 70

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL WASHERS AT BOTH LOCATIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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