1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN RECALL - #98V280000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/25/1998 - 9/2/1998 |
| Recalled on |
11/10/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/25/1999 |
| # Affected |
441 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR HINGE MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HINGE FASTENERS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 25, 1999. 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 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for STEERING
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, LOW PRESSURE WARNING, SWITCH
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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