1990 Freightliner Freightliner Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 Freightliner Freightliner. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V069000Apr 26, 1993200 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, air › Disc › Chamber
  Covers: Freightliner Freightliner 1988–1993

  Reported issue: The spring brake chambers mounted on tag axles with mounting studs aligned horizontally instead of vertically can result in fracture of the brake chamber housing base which limits the application of service brakes on the affected wheel.

  Possible consequence: Limited application of service brakes on a wheelincreases stopping distance which could result in an accident.

  Remedy: Replace the brake chambers with chambers that have been reinforced for horizontal mounting.

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• 91V047000Jan 2, 19911,061 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
  Covers: Freightliner Freightliner 1990

  Reported issue: The steering wheel hub taper may be larger than the specified tolerances.

  Possible consequence: Progressive wear of the mating parts could result in hubspline wear, causing the steering wheel fit to become loose. A loose fit in thesteering wheel hub can cause loss of steering control and potential vehiclecrash without warning.

  Remedy: Replace defective steering wheel hubs.

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