1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80

The 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80, potentially affecting up to 45 vehicles.

Recall 98V114000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

| 45 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEADY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 36" REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Consequence: INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10007730 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | | 76,389 miles
PROBLEM: BALL STUD & SOCKET ASSEMBLY SEPARATED. REVIEW NHTSA #OOV-246.001 TRUCK: 1997 FREIGHTLINER, FL-80 - SERIAL # [XXX] IN-SERVICE DATE: MAY 9, 1997 - MILEAGE 76,389 THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DEPT. OF TRANS., HAS A LARGE NUMBER OF 1997 THRU 1999 FREIGHTLINER, FL-80 DUMP TRUCKS, USED FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. CANNOT RECEIVED THE NHTSA BULLETIN #00V-246-001 PERTAINING TO BALL STUD AND SOCKET ASSEMBLIES COMING APART. FREIGHTLINER SENT ONLY A FEW NOTICES PERTAINING VEHICLES IN OUR FLEET. NONE OF THEM INCLUDED THE LARGE NUMBER OF 1997 FREIGHTLINER DUMP TRUCKS. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT TO STOP. NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES REPORTED. THE FAILED BALL AND SOCKET SEPARATED IN THE EXACT SAME WAY AS NOTED IN THE FREIGHTLINER BULLETIN #FL396AB OR NHTSA #00V-246-001. ACTION REQUEST: EXTEND OR EXPAND THE RECALL OF THE TRW BALL & STUD AND SOCKET ASSEMBLIES TO INCLUDE OTHER VEHICLES BUILT USING THIS BALL & STUD ASSEMBLY. TIME FRAME SHOULD BE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO MAKE SURE ANOTHER BALL STUD & SOCKET ASSEMBLY DOES NOT FAIL AND CAUSES AN INJURY OR DEATH. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Safety Rating for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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