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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1992 Freightliner Fl60 in Canada.
DEFECT: THE MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT TRAVEL FAR ENOUGH OVER CENTER TO ASSURE THAT IT REMAINS IN THE APPLIED POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS JARRED THE BRAKE LEVER COULD RELEASE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ROLLAWAY. CORRECTION: REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WITH A BRAKE LEVER THAT HAS 10 DEGREES OVER CENTER TRAVEL AND REQUIRES A 25 LB. EFFORT TO RELEASE.
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).
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL WABCO SYSTEM SAVER 1000 AIR DRYERS. IN AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS REQUIRING A LARGE VOLUME OF AIR TO PASS THROUGH THE DRYER IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, THE DRYER CANNOT REMOVE ALL OF THE MOISTURE FROM THE AIR. IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT THIS MOISTURE MAY FREEZE AND EFFECTIVELY BLOCK THE AIR LINES DOWNSTREAM OF THE DRYER RESULTING IN AN AIR PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE DRYER. THIS AIR PRESSURE MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE DRYER. THE SEPARATED CARTRIDGE MAY CAUSE BODILY INJURY TO ANYONE STANDING NEAR THE DRYER AT THE INSTANT OF SEPARATION. CORRECTION: PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE DRYER OUTLET PORTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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).
THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH 12" AND 16" FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS MOUNTED ON ROCKWELL FOUNDATION BRAKES. THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS MAY LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE IN THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING CAUSED BY FOUNDATION BRAKE CHATTER. CORRECTION: BRAKE LINING MATERIALS WILL BE CHANGED. THE WING BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REINFORCED BRACKET AND BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH REINFORCED CHAMBER HOUSINGS AND LARGER MOUNTING STUDS WILL BE INSTALLED.
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).
NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN SASKATCHEWN. THE BRAKE CALIPER TRAVEL MAY BE LIMITED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE MAIN SUPPORT MEMBER (Z-BAR SPRING) OF THE SUSPENSION WHEN THE PADS BECOME WORN. SUCH INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT FULL BRAKE TORQUE APPLICATION ON THE DRIVE AXLE. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND MEASURED FOR CLEARANCE TO ALLOW FULL BRAKE PAD WEAR. MODIFIED REPLACEMENT CALIPERS WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY.
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).
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET MAY CRACK WHERE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTS TO THE SUPPORT BRACKET. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED DRIVER VISION IF THE FAILURE WERE TO OCCUR DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. CORRECTION: WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED SUPPORT BRACKET.
A failure of this component (visual system) 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).
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 210 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. - WELDING MATERIALS USED ON THE INBOARD ANCHORAGE BRACKET UNDER THE CAB DECK WILL NOT MEET THE LOAD TEST REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD WHEN 3 SEATING POSITIONS ARE PROVIDED. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT IN THE UPPER B PILLAR AND ADDITIONAL FASTENERS IN THE LOWER DECK ANCHORAGE BRACKET.
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).
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