FREIGHTLINER MB-80 Recalls
Item Affected: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Date Announced: 04/14/1992
Description of Recall: 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.
Conequence: 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.
Action Need To Fix It: ADD REINFORCEMENT WELDS IN THE UPPER B PILLAR AND ADD FASTENERS TO THE LOWER DECK ANCHORAGE BRACKET.
Notes: 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.
Item Affected: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Date Announced: 09/14/1993
Description of Recall: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT CRACKS WHERE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTS TO THE SUPPORT BRACKETS CAUSING FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.
Conequence: FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Action Need To Fix It: REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SUPPORT BRACKET.
Notes: SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.
Item Affected: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Date Announced: 09/14/1993
Description of Recall: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT CRACKS WHERE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTS TO THE SUPPORT BRACKETS CAUSING FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.
Conequence: FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Action Need To Fix It: REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SUPPORT BRACKET.
Notes: SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.
