- The problem
- Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.
- The risk
- A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. Replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. Adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.
Vehicle safety record
1984 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1984 Freightliner Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 2 injuries. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 1988 for the linkages. For comparison, the 1983 has 0 and the 1985 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
#94 most complained-about 1984 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1984 Freightliner Conventional problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1984 Freightliner Conventional recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Seat belts can loosen as the truck is driven. Consequence of defect: driver and passenger would not be properly restrained in event of a sudden stop or crash.
- The fix
- Replace the non locking retractor seat belts with automatic locking retractor seat belts.
- The problem
- The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield. Vibration from this system causes the handhold parts to wear. Consequence of defect: if the parts wear thin the possibility exists that the handhold might give way under the weight of a driver. This could result in personal injury.
- The fix
- Replace the end brackets with a modified design utilizing a rubber isolater. Also, add a plastic sleeve to the center bracket for isolation.
- The problem
- The sleeper compartment inside door latching mechanisms may cause the door to unlatch while the vehicle is being driven.
- The fix
- The operating lever and connecting rods will be replaced and a spring will be installed on the connecting rod.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1984 Freightliner Conventional
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional yearsQuestions about the 1984 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 1984 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1984 Freightliner Conventional: linkages (October 1988); retractor (October 1986); body (August 1986); latch (September 1984). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Freightliner Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1984 Freightliner Conventional had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 30, 2006 and the latest on March 30, 2006. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1984 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 15 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Freightliner Conventional year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner Conventional years have the most complaints?
2000 (12), 1999 (11), 1995 (7). See every Freightliner Conventional year compared.
What should I do if my 1984 Freightliner Conventional has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data