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 1987 Freightliner Conventional in Canada.
ON TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 3-POINT SEAT BELTS AND BOSTROM SMARTSEATS, ABRADING OF THE SEAT BELT WEBBING MAY OCCUR AT THE D-RING WHEN THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT WORN. THIS ABRADING IS DUE TO THE UNDER DAMPED RIDE OF THE BOSTROM SMARTSEATS AND A TENDENCY FOR THE WEBBING TO BUNCH-UP AT THE D-RING IF THE D-RING DOES NOT SWIVEL FREELY. ABRADING OF THE SEAT BELT WEBBING CAN REDUCE ITS STRENGTH AND IN A COLLISION SITUATION INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY. CORRECTION: A STIFFER BOSTROM SMARTSEAT SHOCK ABSORBER AND DIFFERENT D-RING FASTENERS ARE BEING EVALUATED. THE SEAT BELT WEBBING WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED WHERE NECESSARY.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) 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 STEERING ARM USED ON THE EATON EFA-12FA FRONT AXLE MAY FAIL WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROSS HFB-70 POWER STEERING GEARS IF TORQUE LIMITING FEATURES ARE NOT MAINTAINED. A FAILED STEERING ARM WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: INSTALL A NONADJUSTABLE 1500 PSI POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO LIMIT STEERING ARM FORCES. REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH A DESIGN CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING HIGHER FORCES. ADJUST MAXIMUM POPPET VALVE SETTINGS TO 500 PSI AND ADJUST AXLE STOPS.
A failure of this component (steering) 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 SEAT BELT WEBBING MAY BE CHAFED BY THE SEAT FRAME AS THE SEAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH. OVER TIME THE BELT COULD WEAR THROUGH RENDERING IT INEFFECTIVE. CORRECTION: A SPACER WILL BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT AND SEAT FRAME. ALSO, CHAFED SEAT BELTS WILL BE REPLACED.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) 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 CUMMINS MODEL 1988NT ENGINES ON THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE OIL COOLER GASKETS. DURING HIGH LOAD/HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION, LOSS OF LUBRICATING OIL MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY AND MAY LEAD TO FIRE FROM OIL BEING SPRAYED FROM A GASKET RUPTURE ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS. CORRECTION: GASKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED STEEL CORE GASKETS.
A failure of this component (engine) 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).
NOTE: MODEL FLC-112 CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS. VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH CHAMBERS OF THE CORRECT SIZE.
A failure of this component (brakes) 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).
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP BETWEEN A POSITIVE BATTERY POST AND THE BATTERY RETAINER FRAME. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY ALSO CHAFE ON THE BATTERY RETAINER FRAME AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLE FIRE. CORRECTION: "PICTURE FRAME" BATTERY RETAINER WILL BE REPLACED WITH "I-FRAME" TYPE BATTERY RETAINER AND CONVOLUTED TUBING WILL BE INSTALLED OVER POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE.
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).
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