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 1991 Freightliner Fl80 in Canada.
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).
ON VEHICLES WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES, THE HOOK SIZE FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING MAY BE TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT AND/OR THE HOOK MAY BE OVERSTRESSED FOR THIS APPLICATION. EITHER CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE SPRING HOOK. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE ENGINE MIGHT NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS WILL BE INSTALLED.
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).
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. - AIR RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE NOT PROPERLY SEATED. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE. CLEANING OF THE CHECK VALVE WILL BE PERFORMED AS NEEDED.
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).
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