Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1986 Freightliner C.o.e. in Canada.
IMPROPER USE OF THE CAB TILT SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN BUCKLING OF THE TILT CYLINDERS. THIS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS TO LOWER THE CAB BY CONTINUED PUMPING DOWN OF THE SYSTEM WITHOUT RELEASING THE SAFETY LATCH OR AFTER A TILT CYLINDER VELOCITY FUSE HAS LOCKED-UP. IF BUCKLING OCCURS, THE CAB MAY DROP TO ITS LOWERED POSITION. CORRECTION: 1 1/2" DIAMETER TILT CYLINDERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH 2" DIAMETER CYLINDERS.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE HANDHOLD MOUNTING SYSTEM CONSISTS OF A TUBULAR HANDLE HELD IN THREE PLACES BY CAST ALUMINUM BRACKETS WHICH ARE, IN TURN, ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD. VIBRATION FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSES THE HANDHOLD PARTS TO WEAR THIN AND COULD CAUSE THE HANDHOLD TO GIVE WAY UNDER THE WEIGHT OF A DRIVER. THIS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CORRECTION: REPLACE THE HANDHOLD WITH A MODIFIED DESIGN WHICH UTILIZES A RUBBER ISOLATOR. ADD A PLASTIC SLEEVE TO THE CENTER BRACKET FOR ISOLATION.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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