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1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL

1 recalls, 8 complaints - 18 TSBs

96V233003 Nov 20, 1996
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EATON DRIVE AXLES AND AXILOK SPINDLE NUTS. THE DRIVE AXLE HOUSINGS CONSIST OF A PLATE STEEL CENTER SECTION AND TWO FORGED SPINDLES, ONE OF WHICH IS WELDED TO EACH END OF THE CENTER SECTION. EACH SPINDLE CONTAINS A KEYWAY SLOT IN WHICH THE LOCKING TA... Read more
Consequence
THIS LOCKING TAB PREVENTS THE WHEEL BEARING NUT FROM LOOSENING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IF THIS TAB IS DEFORMED, THE NUT CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE AXLE HOUSING NUTS WITH A CONVENTIONAL WHEEL NUT HARDWARE SYSTEM.
1,410 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints 4 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH2
TIRES2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Dec 11, 2006
Incident date: Sep 13, 2006
1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONALLY DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTIONED AND BROKE OFF. *TS THE DRIVETRAIN LANDED IN THE ROAD WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. POSSIBLE UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. THE DRIVESHAFT HAD BEEN CHANGED ABOUT A MONTH PRIOR TO ITS FAILURE. *NM
TIRES Nov 15, 2005
Incident date: Nov 12, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKE PADS ON A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK HIS FORMER BOSS OWNS ARE RUBBED DOWN INTO THE RIVETS OF THE HUB. THE TIRES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH RUBBER ON THEM AND THE MOTOR IS LEAKING OIL. THERE ARE ALSO NO BC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON THE TRUCK. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 15, 2005
Incident date: Nov 12, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKE PADS ON A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK HIS FORMER BOSS OWNS ARE RUBBED DOWN INTO THE RIVETS OF THE HUB. THE TIRES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH RUBBER ON THEM AND THE MOTOR IS LEAKING OIL. THERE ARE ALSO NO BC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON THE TRUCK. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS Nov 15, 2005
Incident date: Nov 12, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKE PADS ON A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK HIS FORMER BOSS OWNS ARE RUBBED DOWN INTO THE RIVETS OF THE HUB. THE TIRES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH RUBBER ON THEM AND THE MOTOR IS LEAKING OIL. THERE ARE ALSO NO BC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON THE TRUCK. *NM
TIRES May 29, 2002
Incident date: Mar 27, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING, THE CONSUMER OBSERVED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SAW FIRE ON THE AREA OF THE WHEELS. CONSUMER STATED THAT UPON PUTTING OUT THE INTIAL FIRE, HEARD AN EXPLOSION THAT SOUNDED LIKE A TIRE BURST. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT (10-... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jan 13, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED A FIRE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE FIRE CHIEF STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDER THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER STATED HE HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE BEFORE, OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: Jan 13, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED A FIRE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE FIRE CHIEF STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDER THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER STATED HE HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE BEFORE, OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Aug 16, 1998
WIRING FAILURE RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL

18 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY3
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM2
204000 WHEELS:HUB1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
sb2031 Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
sb2059 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
sb2058 Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
sb2057 Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
sb2056 Feb 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
sb2051 Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
sb2035 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2035 Corsair Fan Wiring Modification
sb2034 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
sb2032 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
sb2028 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
sb2027 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
sb2026 Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
sb2024 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
sb2021 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
sb2020 Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
sb2002 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
sb2001 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
3313 Apr 1, 1997
204000 WHEELS:HUB
SOME VEHICLES WITH FF-981 HUB CAPS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE PRODUCTION IMPROVEMENTS IN NOVEMBER HAVE BEEN FOUND WITH LOOSE HUB CAPS. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL

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

PE90074 Opened: Apr 10, 1990 , Closed: Aug 7, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
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There is no summary currently available

FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL across all model years (1975, 2002).

39 Total Recalls
118 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
16 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2018 0 2 View
2008 0 2 View
2007 0 4 View
2002 1 2 View
2001 0 9 View
2000 0 14 View
1999 0 11 View
1998 0 5 View
1997 0 15 View
1996 (current) 1 8
1995 0 7 View
1994 0 1 View
1993 0 27 View
1992 0 2 View
1991 0 2 View
1990 0 3 View
1989 0 1 View
1988 2 0 View
1987 4 0 View
1986 6 1 View
1985 7 0 View
1984 4 1 View
1983 4 0 View
1982 2 0 View
1979 2 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 1 0 View

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