1989 FREIGHTLINER FLA

2 recalls, 0 complaints

94V075000 Mar 15, 1994
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Defect Description
FATIGUE CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE SUPPPORT ON HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES THAT CAN CAUSE KNUCKLE FAILURE.
Consequence
KNUCKLE FAILURE CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEPARATION AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WITH A REDESIGNED KNUCKLE THAT HAS A RADIUS IN THE AREA WHERE CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND.
2,336 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
91V084000 Jun 3, 1991
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
MALFORMED STEERING WHEEL CENTER SECTION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE UPPER HUB CASTING. THIS MAY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING HUB.
Consequence
FRACTURED UPPER HUB CASTING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE UPPER HUB CASTING AND INSTALL A HUB PLATE.
2,976 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

FREIGHTLINER FLA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER FLA across all model years (1986, 1995).

22 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER FLA - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1995 1 0 View
1994 3 0 View
1993 5 0 View
1992 2 0 View
1991 4 1 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 (current) 2 0
1988 2 0 View
1987 1 0 View
1986 1 0 View

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