1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER
6 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs
84V021000 Mar 2, 1984
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
A BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED ON THE PITMAN ARM AND RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED. THE PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT.
Remedy
A RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED, OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED, IF LOOSE.
82V114000 Dec 1, 1982
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Defect Description
BRAKES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE AIR BRAKES ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY NOT ACTUATE AND RELEASE WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED FOR SAFE BRAKING. THE BRAKES MAY EXCEED THE .55 SECOND LIMITS.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE SYSTEM BY ADDING AN AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE AND NECESSARY PIPING TO THE FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE.
81V099000 Aug 25, 1981
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
THE SAFETY CHAIN BALE PORTION OF THE TOWING ATTACHMENT MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD IN A CRITICAL AREA. IF THE TRAILER HITCH SHOULD BECOME UNLATCHED OR IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT CAUSING THE TRUCK AND TRAILER TO BECOME SEPARATED, THE RESULTING FORCES COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE SAFETY CHAIN BALE. A F... Read more
Remedy
UPON SEPARATION, THE TRAILER WOULD TRAVEL OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM COULD BRING IT TO A STOP. A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: THE SAFETY CHAIN BALE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE.
80V031000 Mar 21, 1980
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE TRUCK"S REAR TOWING CROSSMEMBER WHICH SUPPORTS THE TRAILER HITCH AND TO WHICH THE SAFETY CABLES ARE ATTACHED. SHOULD THESE CRACKS PROGRESS TO THE POINT OF COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE CROSSMEMBER AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TRUCK.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE "A" FRAMES AND ANY OTHER DAMAGED PARTS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
79V085000 Apr 3, 1979
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE LOWER STEERING DRIVE SHAFT RUBS AGAINST THE STEERING BOOT RETAINER SPRING. THIS CHAFING CAN WEAR A GROOVE INTO THE DRIVE SHAFT WHICH CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THE TUBE.
Remedy
THE HOLE IN THE CAB FLOOR WILL BE ENLARGED AND A LARGER SPRING WILL REPLACE PRESENT SPRING. REPAIRS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
79V071000 Mar 13, 1979
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LENGTH OF THREAD ENGAGEMENT IN THE GARRISON POWER STEERING DRAG LINK IS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED FOR THIS INSTALLATION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE REAR HALF OF THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY WITH THE CORRECT PART WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 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
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 (current) | 6 | 0 | |
| 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 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |