Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLN | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19980825 - 19980902 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V280000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990125 | Date Received by ODI: 19981105 | Date Added to Database: 19981110 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 441 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DOOR HINGE FASTENERS CONTAIN A DEFECT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR HINGE MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HINGE FASTENERS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 206 | |
Notes:
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