| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19790601 - 19800201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V031000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800723 | Date Received by ODI: 19800321 | Date Added to Database: 19800331 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE TRUCK"S REAR TOWING CROSSMEMBER WHICH SUPPORTS THE TRAILER HITCH AND TO WHICH THE SAFETY CABLES ARE ATTACHED. SHOULD THESE CRACKS PROGRESS TO THE POINT OF COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE CROSSMEMBER AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TRUCK. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE "A" FRAMES AND ANY OTHER DAMAGED PARTS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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