Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1984 |
Build Dates : 19840401 - 19851001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V011000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19860307 | Date Received by ODI: 19860128 | Date Added to Database: 19860131 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 25000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CENTER BRACKET, ONE OF THE THREE USED TO HOLD THE GRAB HANDLE IN PLACE, CONTAINS A RIVET WHICH MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ALIGN. THIS ALLOWS A SMALL GAP TO EXIST BETWEEN THE RIVET HEAD AND THE BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A RING ON A FINGER COULD BE CAUGHT IN THE GAP AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO A PERSON GETTING OUT OR INTO THE CAB. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REMOVE THE RIVET ON EACH CENTER BRACKET. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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