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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 1991 FREIGHTLINER Fl-60 produced?
- The 1991 FREIGHTLINER Fl-60 is produced in PORTLAND Or, United States (usa).
Are there recalls for the 1991 FREIGHTLINER Fl-60?
- There are 13 recall(s) for the 1991 FREIGHTLINER Fl-60, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 14690 [USA]: If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning. dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. Owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves. notes:owner notification is expected to begin september 5,1997.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712, 7 a.M. To 3:30 p.M., pacific time. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall 17691 [USA]: If the vehicle is not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident.
The parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked. dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. Effort to release. system: emergency parking brake; mechanical; lever.Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with mechanical parking brake.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall 17498 [USA]: This condition can result in loss of braking capability.
The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter. dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2") mounting studs. system: brakes; air;drum and shoe system; chamber.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 12" and 16" front brake chambers mounted on rockwell foundation brakes.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall 19642 [USA]: Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system. remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket. system: visual; windshield wiper.Vehicle description: medium duty trucks.
Recall 21213 [USA]: Safety belt anchorage systems that do not comply to theload test requirements subject the seat occupant to greater risk of injury inthe event of a sudden stop or accident.
A number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt. Welding materials used on the inboard anchorage bracket under the cab deck will not meet fmvss no. 210 load test requirements when three seating positions are provided. add reinforcement welds in the upper b pillar and add fasteners to the lower deck anchorage bracket. system: safety belt anchorages, fmvss no. 210.Vehicle description: heavy trucks manufactured before february 2, 1992 andcabs with a center seating position built before march 2, 1992.
Recall 21795 [USA]: If the throttle spring breaks, the engine will return to idle speed, which may cause a highway hazard and result in a vehicle crash.
The hook size of the throttle return spring is too small resulting in a tight fit around the anchor nut, causing the throttle return spring to break prematurely. install throttle return springs with larger hooks. system: throttle return springs.Vehicle description: heavy trucks with cummins b series engines.
Recall 21968 [USA]: Lack of proper seating causes the reservoirs to failto comply with the requirements of fmvss 121.
Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated. clean and reseat the air check valves as needed. system: brakes.Vehicle description: heavy trucks.
Recall 1995030 [Canada]: Brakes
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.
Recall 1995093 [Canada]: Brakes
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.
Recall 1993122 [Canada]: Visual system
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.
Recall 1992062 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
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.
Recall 1991165 [Canada]: Engine
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.
Recall 1991166 [Canada]: Brakes
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.
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Freightliner Fl-60 1991