FREIGHTLINER FLN 1998: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V280000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-01-25 | 1998-11-05 | 1998-11-10 |
Production Dates: 1998-08-25 - 1998-09-02
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 441
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 206
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."
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR HINGE MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HINGE FASTENERS.
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'.
