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 1981 Freightliner Truck in Canada.
NOTE: LOW CAB FORWARD TRUCKS, 1979-89. STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS MAY CRACK UNDER HIGH DRY PARK CYCLE LOADING CONDITIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO EVENTUAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED BRACKET ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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 SAFETY CHAIN BALE ON THESE VEHICLES, TO WHICH THE TRAILER SAFETY CHAIN OR CABLE IS ATTACHED, MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD IN A CRITICAL AREA. IF THE TRAILER HITCH SHOULD BECOME UNLATCHED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, OR IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR AND CAUSE THE SAFETY CHAIN TO IMPOSE FORCES ON THE SAFETY CHAIN BALE, THE BAIL COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TRUCK AND TRAILER. THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE TRAILER UNTIL THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM COULD BRING IT TO A STOP.
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).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
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