1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD RECALL - #96V125000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
THE BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET CAN FRACTURE ALLOWING THE BUNK TO DROP.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1995 - 4/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
7/10/1996 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/26/1996 |
| # Affected |
205 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
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| Description |
THE BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET CAN FRACTURE ALLOWING THE BUNK TO DROP. |
| Consequences |
THE BUNK COULD FALL WITHOUT WARNING STRIKING AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET REINFORCEMENT KIT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; BUNK SLEEPER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN UPPER BUNK ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 29, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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