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 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 ALCOA 883400 SERIES HUB-PILOTED FORGED DISC WHEELS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH THE PILOT BORES BELOW THE MINIMUM SPECIFIED DIAMETER. THIS COULD INTERFERE WITH PROPER MOUNTING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE WHEELS TO RUN LOOSE. PROLONGED OPERATION MAY RESULT IN STUDS BREAKING AND WHEEL LOSS. CORRECTION: WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND THOSE WITH PILOT BORES BELOW THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATION WILL BE REPLACED.
A failure of this component (suspension) 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 EQUIPPED WITH SCHWITZER PLASTIC ENGINE COOLING FANS, THE FAN BLADES MAY FAIL CREATING A RISK OF INJURY FROM FLYING PIECES TO MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL SERVICING THE VEHICLES.
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 GOVERNOR FLYWEIGHT SHIELD MAY BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OFF FROM THE FLYWEIGHT CARRIER DUE TO AN INCORRECT SHIELD TO CARRIER FIT. THE LOOSE/BROKEN SHIELD MAY INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNOR LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE WOULD NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO REDUCE IN SPEED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL IS RELEASED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT INTO A GEAR SELECTION AFTER DECLUTCHING AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL. ALSO, UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE CONTROL MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN ARE ARE WHERE MOVEMENT IS RESTRICTED.
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 STOP PIN ON THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RIVETS WHICH RETAIN THE SIDE COVER ON THE FUEL PUMP BODY. DEPENDING ON THE ORIENTATION OF THE LEVBER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE THROTTLE TO BECOME IMPEDED IN ANY POSITION FROM IDLE TO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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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