Recall campaign · NHTSA 98V280000

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-11-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V280000

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
441
Reported to NHTSA
1998-11-05
Owners notified
1999-01-25

Defect 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."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR HINGE MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

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).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER FLN1998

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.