1971 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER
6 recalls — 0 complaints — 3 TSBs
77V231000 Dec 27, 1977
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN DEFECTIVE BALL STUDS THAT WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED AND THUS CONTAIN CRACKS. THESE STUDS, LOCATED IN THE PITMAN ARM, COULD EVENTUALLY FRACTURE IN THE THREADED PORTION UNDER THE RETAINING NUT.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM BALL STUD WITH A NEW ONE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
75V119000 Jun 23, 1975
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
74V158000 Sep 18, 1974
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
72V276000 Nov 15, 1972
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
71V205000 Nov 9, 1971
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
71V071000 Apr 29, 1971
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1971 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
954-12
Sep 1, 2012
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
954-12 Installation of the Fuel Injector.pdf
SB-49-4
Jan 1, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FREIGHTLINER: OCCASIONALLY THE AMBER DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) STATUS LIGHT ON THE DRIVER MESSAGE CENTER MAY COME CON, INDICATING THAT THE EXHAUST SOOT LEVEL IS ELEVATED. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, SHUTTLE BUS, WALK IN VAN AND S2 CUSTOM
SB-49-4
Jan 1, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FREIGHTLINER: OCCASIONALLY THE AMBER DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) STATUS LIGHT ON THE DRIVER MESSAGE CENTER MAY COME CON, INDICATING THAT THE EXHAUST SOOT LEVEL IS ELEVATED. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, SHUTTLE BUS, WALK IN VAN AND S2 CUSTOM
NHTSA Safety Investigations — FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE02061
Opened: Aug 7, 2002 — Closed: Dec 11, 2002
ABS TONE RING CORRODES CAUSING UNINTENDE
ODI INITIATED PE02-061 BASED ON TWO REPORTED INCIDENTS IN WHICH FREIGHTLINER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL ABS TONE RINGS HAD EXPERIENCED INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.INTEGRAL TONE RINGS INCORPORATE THE ABS TONE RING INTO THE BRAKE ROTOR TO FORM A ONE-PIECE INTEGRATED COMONENT.FREIGHTLINER ... Read more
SQ98025
Opened: Nov 10, 1998 — Closed: Feb 16, 1999
THROTTLE RETURN SPRING
FREIGHTLINER ISSUED A TECHNICLA SERVICE BULLETIN INITIATING A FIELD SERVICE MODIFICATION WHICH INVOLVES REPLACING THE OLD THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH A IMPROVED SET OF SPRING
EA97021
Opened: Sep 30, 1997 — Closed: Sep 30, 1998
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES
FIRES ALLEGEDLY OCCURRED IN THE DASH AREA WHILE THE VEHICLES WER PARKED
EA85036
Opened: Jul 31, 1985 — Closed: May 22, 1987
FAILURE OF SPRING HANGERS
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:FREIGHTLINER BELIEVES THATLOOSENING OF THE REAR SUSPENSION SPRING HANGER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLTS DOESNOT POSE A HAZARD TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.THEY STATE THAT THE LOOSENINGOF SUCH FASTENERS DOES NOT SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.THEY CLAIM THAT S... Read more
DP78010
Opened: Nov 28, 1977 — Closed: Apr 24, 1978
121 BRAKING SYSTEM, VARIOUS PROBLEMS
121 BRAKING SYSTEM, VARIOUS PROBLEMS
FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER across all model years (1967–2004).
168
Total Recalls
233
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 21 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 41 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 31 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 7 | View |
| 1988 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 1984 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 11 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 11 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1971 (current) | 6 | 0 | |
| 1970 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |