THE SLEEPER COMPARTMENT INSIDE DOOR LATCHING MECHANISMS MAY CAUSE THE DOOR TO UNLATCH WHILE THE VEHICLE
— Recall Campaign #84V113000
THE SLEEPER COMPARTMENT INSIDE DOOR LATCHING MECHANISMS MAY CAUSE THE DOOR TO UNLATCH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,303 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
84V113000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 25, 1984 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 84V113000 |
| Units affected: | 2,303 |
- Description:
- THE SLEEPER COMPARTMENT INSIDE DOOR LATCHING MECHANISMS MAY CAUSE THE DOOR TO UNLATCH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- 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.