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1997 FREIGHTLINER MT35

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs

99V033003 Apr 12, 1999
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
503 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
99V026000 Feb 8, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.
Consequence
THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER SPRINGS AND A NEW ANCHOR.
1,770 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 FREIGHTLINER MT35

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)1
SF171A Mar 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FIELD SERVICE MODIFICATION SF171A / SC141A IS BEING INITIATED TO MODIFY FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS VEHICLES. THE CLUTCH DISK ON MT35 CHASSIS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE SYNCHRONIZERS INSIDE THE EATON ES4205 MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
SF171A Mar 1, 1999
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
ON FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS MT35 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 20, 1996 AND OCTOBER 23, 1998, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 3.9L ENGINE AND EATON ES4205 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE CLUTCH DISK MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE SYNCHRONIZERS

FREIGHTLINER MT35 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER MT35 across all model years (1996, 2000).

7 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER MT35 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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1997 (current) 2 0
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