FREIGHTLINER LLC: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by FREIGHTLINER LLC in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 4, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FREIGHTLINER/FRONT AXLE HUBS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.

NHTSA ID: 97V196001

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 4,048

Consequence Summary:

CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 2, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FREIGHTLINER/AUTO TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 500 SERIES TRANSMISSION AND A BENDIX 9X3 POWER APPLY PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CAM LEVER OF THE POWERED APPLY BRAKE CAN MOVE FORWARD, BECAUSE A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BOSS WAS DRILLED TOO DEEP.

NHTSA ID: 97V090002

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 1,993

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN ALLOW THE CAM LEVER TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES. THE OPERATOR WOULD HAVE NO WARNING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT APPLIED ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL SHIMS IN THE DRILLED AREA OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK BRAKE PIVOT PIN HOLE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 4, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FREIGHTLINER/GROTE TURN SIGNALS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. THE SHOULDER BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE GROTE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CASE AND COMPONENTS TOGETHER CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN THE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONING.

NHTSA ID: 97V114001

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 77,000

Consequence Summary:

IF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION IS LOST, FOLLOWING MOTORISTS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE TURNING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE BOLTS AND IN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WITHIN 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER. THE SHOULDER BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, CLEANED, AND REINSTALLED WITH LOCTITE. OWNERS CAN ALSO REQUEST LOCTITE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS SO THEY CAN FIX THE VEHICLES THEMSELVES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 16, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FREIGHTLINER/STEERING SHAFT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. LEAKS THROUGH THE FIREWALL OR STEERING SHAFT BOOTS ALLOWS WATER TO RUN DOWN THE STEERING SHAFT. THE STEERING SHAFT SLIP SPLINE CORRODES CAUSING IT TO SEIZE.

NHTSA ID: 97V112000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 11,366

Consequence Summary:

INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT WITH A NEW DESIGN THAT IS INSTALLED IN AN INVERTED ORIENTATION SO NO WATER CAN ENTER THE SPLINES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 8, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FREIGHTLINER/AUTO TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER THAT INCLUDES A PARK BRAKE POSITION. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER/PARK BRAKE LEVER CAN BIND BEFORE FULLY ENGAGING IN THE PARK BRAKE POSITION CAUSING A FALSE PARK CONDITION.

NHTSA ID: 97V052000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 5,997

Consequence Summary:

THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 27, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FREIGHTLINER/BRAKE FOOT VALVE ADAPTER

CORROSION CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER BORE AND PLUNGER DUE TO WATER AND ROAD SALT INTRUSION.

NHTSA ID: 97V009000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 13,565

Consequence Summary:

ACCUMULATED CORROSION AND WATER INTRUSION CAN RESULT IN THE PLUNGER STICKING, ESPECIALLY DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER SERVICE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN THAT HAS FULL FACE CONTACT WITH THE GASKET.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 21, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FREIGHTLINER/FMVSS 210

DUE TO UNDERSIZED RIVETS AND OVERSIZED HOLES, THE B-PILLAR ANCHORAGE WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

NHTSA ID: 97V006000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 121

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGE MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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