Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

88V088000

ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORP.Reported1988-06-01Affected150 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

THE WELDED GUSSETT SUPPORTING THE LOWER FUEL TANK STEP IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.

Risk

STEPS COULD BREAK AWAY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO USER.

Manufacturer 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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Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Freightliner