Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLD | Year : 1994 |
Build Dates : 19940101 - 19950101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V055000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19950515 | Date Received by ODI: 19950321 | Date Added to Database: 19950323 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 81 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE MUFFLER MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAB ENTRY GRAB HANDLE TO THE CAB WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCOMPLETE WELDS. |
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Consequence:
AN INCOMPLETE WELD COULD CAUSE A PERSON USING THE GRABHANDLE TO SLIP AND FALL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR ADEQUATE MUFFLER BRACKET WELDS AND RE-WELD IF NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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