1984 Freightliner Conventional Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1984 Freightliner Conventional has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Air (1 report).

4Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Conventional?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1984 Freightliner Conventional recalls

Steering:Linkages

Recall 88V160Oct 11, 198892 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Recall 86V137Oct 20, 1986102 vehicles affected

Structure:Body

Recall 86V118Aug 26, 19866,800 vehicles affected

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Recall 84V113Sep 25, 19842,303 vehicles affected

Most common 1984 Freightliner Conventional problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Air1

What owners report

2006-04-11, Service Brakes, Air
FOIA REQUEST ALL RECORDS, RPTS , INVESTIGATIONS, PHOTO GRAPHS, STATEMENTS, AND OTHER THINGS/DOCUMENTS RE A 1984 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL FLC, MY 1997-2001 CONVENTIONAL FLC, 1992 MGS MODEL 6200 EXPLORER SPRAYER TRAILER. *TS THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING DOWN HILL WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO SLOW FOR AN UPCOMING INTERSECTION. UPON DOING SO HE FOUND THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAILING AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PICKING UP SPEED. THE DRIVER REACHED THE INTERSECTION AND STEERED LEFT AROUND A STOPPED VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO SKID SIDEWAYS ACROSS THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED ALONG WITH THE TRAILER AND CAME TO REST ON THE EAST SHOULDER. *NM

1984 Freightliner Conventional questions

Does the 1984 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1984 Freightliner Conventional: Steering:Linkages; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor; Structure:Body; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Freightliner Conventional?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1984 Freightliner Conventional has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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