VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MODELS WITH 111", 113"
— Recall Campaign #00V080000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MODELS WITH 111", 113", AND 122" CABS. THE FUEL TANK STEPS CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS DUE TO EXCESSIVE OVERHANG.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 9,875 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00V080000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 17, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00V080000 |
| Units affected: | 9,875 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MODELS WITH 111", 113", AND 122" CABS. THE FUEL TANK STEPS CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS DUE TO EXCESSIVE OVERHANG.
- Consequeces:
- THE STEPS COULD FAIL.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEP ASSEMBLY FOR OVERHANG AND ADD AN END SUPPORT OF THE TRAILING EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK STEP, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2001. 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.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2001. 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).