Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLN | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19900301 - 19920831 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V019002 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20000807 | Date Received by ODI: 20000127 | Date Added to Database: 20000202 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-252 | ||
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 151 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK. |
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Consequence:
UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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