FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1984: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V113000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CONVENTIONAL | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-10-12 | 1984-09-25 | 1984-10-09 |
Production Dates: 1984-02-01 - 1984-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2303
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SLEEPER COMPARTMENT INSIDE DOOR LATCHING MECHANISMS MAY CAUSE THE DOOR TO UNLATCH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
THE OPERATING LEVER AND CONNECTING RODS WILL BE REPLACED AND A SPRING WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE CONNECTING ROD.
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.
