MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1988: STRUCTURE
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1988-04-01 - 1988-05-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V088000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1988-09-08 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-06-01 | Date Added to Database: 1988-06-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 150 | ||
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Summary:
THE WELDED GUSSETT SUPPORTING THE LOWER FUEL TANK STEP IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. |
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Consequence:
STEPS COULD BREAK AWAY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO USER. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL AN END PLATE THAT WILL TIE TOGETHER UPPER AND LOWER STEPS ADDING SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE LOWER STEP. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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