1991 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 7 TSBs

00V357000 Nov 3, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD THAT ACTIVATES THE SERVICE BRAKES COULD FRACTURE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD.
105,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
98V052000 Mar 4, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH 26" 8-BLADE METAL ENGINE COOLING FANS. THE FAN BLADES CAN FATIGUE CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN.
Consequence
IF THE FAN BLADE BREAKS WHILE A PERSON WAS WORKING IN THE ENGINE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FANS WITH FANS WHICH ARE MORE DURABLE.
8,485 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS

7 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL1
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS1
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
sb2028 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
sb2032 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
sb2056 Feb 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
sb2057 Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
SB-33-24 Apr 1, 2009
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK: STEER AXLE MAINTENANCE, AAC AND MERITOR 6000LB AND 8000LB AXLES: THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE TO BE ADDED TO DTNA MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR ALL MODELS WITH THESE AXLE RAT
SB-33-24 Apr 1, 2009
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK: STEER AXLE MAINTENANCE, AAC AND MERITOR 6000LB AND 8000LB AXLES: THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE TO BE ADDED TO DTNA MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR ALL MODELS WITH THESE AXLE RAT
SB-33-24 Apr 1, 2009
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK: STEER AXLE MAINTENANCE, AAC AND MERITOR 6000LB AND 8000LB AXLES: THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE TO BE ADDED TO DTNA MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR ALL MODELS WITH THESE AXLE RAT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA02036 Opened: Dec 11, 2002 , Closed: Jan 26, 2004
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996
ABS CORROSION EXTENDS STOPPING DIST
THE TONE RING TOOTH PROFILE OF AN UNCOATED HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE DEGRADES AFTER EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS.WHEN THE TONE RING TOOTH PROFILE HAS DEGRADED IN FREIGHTLINER VEHICLES, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES RELIABLY TO WARN THE OPERATOR TO HAVE THE ABS SYSTEM SERVICED.IN RESPONSE TO ODI... Read more

FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS across all model years (1991, 2003).

55 Total Recalls
18 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2003 1 7 View
2002 5 0 View
2001 6 0 View
2000 9 1 View
1999 5 4 View
1998 5 0 View
1997 6 3 View
1996 5 0 View
1995 4 2 View
1994 3 0 View
1993 2 0 View
1992 2 0 View
1991 (current) 2 0

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