OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98V280000
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments
Reported Nov 5, 1998 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Summary
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."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR HINGE MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HINGE FASTENERS.
Notes
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).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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