Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-03-21.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V055000
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
81
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-21
Owners notified
1995-05-15
Defect description
THE MUFFLER MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAB ENTRY GRAB HANDLE TO THE CAB WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCOMPLETE WELDS.
Safety risk
AN INCOMPLETE WELD COULD CAUSE A PERSON USING THE GRABHANDLE TO SLIP AND FALL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.