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 1983 Freightliner Conventional in Canada.
THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL RESISTERS CAN, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, OVERHEAT. IF THE BLOWER FAN STALLS RESULTING IN LOW AIR FLOW ACROSS THE RESISTER NETWORK AND HIGH AMPERAGE, THE AIR DUCT COULD REACH ELEVATED TEMPERATURES WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF ASSOCIATED FIRE. CORRECTION: ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A THERMAL CUT-OFF DEVICE INSTALLED IN THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM. TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1981 AND NOVEMBER 1982 WILL HAVE THE BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH REPLACED .
A failure of this component (electrical) 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).
THE ROCKWELL "FF" SERIES FRONT AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN CRACKS AT THE AXLE BEAM FORGED ENDS WHERE THE STEERING KNUCKLES ARE ATTACHED BY THE KING PINS. THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE AXLE BEAM END UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND COULD CAUSE A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKE ASSEMBLIES AND STEERING KNUCKLES FROM THE VEHICLE, LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
A failure of this component (not entered) 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 BOLT ATTACHJING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED. IN ADDITION, THE RETAINING SET SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR WERE NOT FULLY SEATED. THESE CONDITIONS WOULD CAUSE THE PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE SHAFT AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
A failure of this component (not entered) 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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