FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1988: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V088000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-09-08 | 1988-06-01 | 1988-06-07 |
Production Dates: 1988-04-01 - 1988-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 150
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE WELDED GUSSETT SUPPORTING THE LOWER FUEL TANK STEP IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
STEPS COULD BREAK AWAY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO USER.
INSTALL AN END PLATE THAT WILL TIE TOGETHER UPPER AND LOWER STEPS ADDING SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE LOWER STEP.
SYSTEM: DUAL LEVEL STEPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH CAB OVER ENGINE AND LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPEDWITH DUAL LEVEL STEPS ON 22 7/8 INCH DIAMETER FUEL TANKS.
