1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #81V101000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : MOUNTING
THE FOUR BOLTS USED TO ATTACH EACH FUEL TANK SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE FRAME CONTAIN "QUENCH CRACKS" DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THESE DEFECTIVE BOLTS COULD GIVE WAY, ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE BRACKET OR THE BRACKET FROM THE FRAME.
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| Vehicle |
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1981 - 5/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
9/17/1981 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/9/1981 |
| # Affected |
195 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
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| Description |
THE FOUR BOLTS USED TO ATTACH EACH FUEL TANK SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE FRAME CONTAIN "QUENCH CRACKS" DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THESE DEFECTIVE BOLTS COULD GIVE WAY, ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE BRACKET OR THE BRACKET FROM THE FRAME. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
ALL BOLTS AND NUTS USED TO ATTACH THE FUEL TANK BRACKETS TO THE FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK BRACKET BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR THE HANGING TANK TO CONTACTTHE TIRES OF THE DRIVE AXLE AND DISRUPT PROPER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THEPOSSIBILITY ALSO EXISTS FOR THE DISLODGED TANK TO SLIDE INTO A TRAFFIC LANE,PRESENTING A HAZARD TO OTHER DRIVERS. AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR IN EITHER CASE. |
| See also |
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER
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