Recall campaign · NHTSA 84V113000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

FREIGHTLINER CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1984-09-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 84V113000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,303
Reported to NHTSA
1984-09-25
Owners notified
1984-10-12

Defect description

THE SLEEPER COMPARTMENT INSIDE DOOR LATCHING MECHANISMS MAY CAUSE THE DOOR TO UNLATCH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Manufacturer remedy

THE OPERATING LEVER AND CONNECTING RODS WILL BE REPLACED AND A SPRING WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE CONNECTING ROD.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS; CAB BEHIND ENGINE, EQUIPPED WITH SEPARATE SLEEPERCOMPARTMENT.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SLEEPER COMPARTMENT SIDE DOORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF A PASSENGER IS IN THE SLEEPER, HE/SHE COULD BEEJECTED IF THE DOOR OPENS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Conventional1984

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.