1994 FREIGHTLINER FLB RECALL - #94V068000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
A LARGER THAN SPECIFIED SCREW WAS USED TO MOUNT A POWER JUNCTION STUD BLOCK TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE TUNNEL. THE LARGER SCREW DID NOT ALLOW ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SCREW HEAD AND THE RING TERMINALS WHICH ATTACH TO THE STUD. CONTACT BETWEEN THE RING TERMINALS AND THE SCREW HEAD CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1994 FREIGHTLINER FLB |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1993 - 3/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
4/13/1994 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/18/1994 |
| # Affected |
1,400 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
A LARGER THAN SPECIFIED SCREW WAS USED TO MOUNT A POWER JUNCTION STUD BLOCK TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE TUNNEL. THE LARGER SCREW DID NOT ALLOW ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SCREW HEAD AND THE RING TERMINALS WHICH ATTACH TO THE STUD. CONTACT BETWEEN THE RING TERMINALS AND THE SCREW HEAD CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequences |
ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN LEAD TO POSSIBLE FIRES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
CORRECT SIZE MOUNTING FASTENERS WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE THE OVERSIZE SCREWS. THESE WILL BE RECESSED INTO THE MOUNTING BLOCK AND CANNOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE RING TERMINALS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:CAB-OVER-ENGINE MODEL TRUCKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1994 FREIGHTLINER FLB Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1994 FREIGHTLINER FLB Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1994 FREIGHTLINER FLB Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
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