THE MUFFLER MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAB ENTRY GRAB HANDLE TO THE CAB WERE
— Recall Campaign #95V055000
THE MUFFLER MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAB ENTRY GRAB HANDLE TO THE CAB WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCOMPLETE WELDS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 81 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
95V055000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 21, 1995 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 95V055000 |
| Units affected: | 81 |
- Description:
- THE MUFFLER MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAB ENTRY GRAB HANDLE TO THE CAB WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCOMPLETE WELDS.
- Consequeces:
- AN INCOMPLETE WELD COULD CAUSE A PERSON USING THE GRABHANDLE TO SLIP AND FALL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR ADEQUATE MUFFLER BRACKET WELDS AND RE-WELD IF NECESSARY.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: EXHAUST SYSTEM; MUFFLER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY SLEEPER-CAB TRUCKS WITH CAB MOUNTED EXHAUSTS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.