1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80
The 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER CORP. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80, potentially affecting up to 77,985 vehicles.
Recall 97V114001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
| 77,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION IS LOST, FOLLOWING MOTORISTS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE TURNING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 93V148000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 985 vehicles affected
Defect: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT CRACKS WHERE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTS TO THE SUPPORT BRACKETS CAUSING FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SUPPORT BRACKET.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80.
Safety Rating for the 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80
FREIGHTLINER CORP. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
DOC-1033678 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CAT 3126 - Engine Fan Wiring Diagram
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FL80
- 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL80 — 0 complaints
- 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL80 (current)
- 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL80 — 0 complaints
- 1994 FREIGHTLINER FL80 — 0 complaints
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- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
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