Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FL60
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
97V114001
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
Effect Of Defect
If The Turn Signal FunCTIon Is Lost, Following Motorists Would Not Be Aware Of The Turning Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19911203
End Of Manufacture
19940701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
77000
Date Owners Notified
19970905
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19970804