THE BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET CAN FRACTURE ALLOWING THE BUNK TO DROP
— Recall Campaign #96V125000
THE BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET CAN FRACTURE ALLOWING THE BUNK TO DROP.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 205 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
96V125000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 02, 1996 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 96V125000 |
| Units affected: | 205 |
- Description:
- THE BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET CAN FRACTURE ALLOWING THE BUNK TO DROP.
- Consequeces:
- 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.