NHTSA Campaign Id 88V088000; Date: Jun. 1, 1988
Steps could break away and possibly cause injury to user.
1988 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 150
The welded gussett supporting the lower fuel tank step is of insufficient strength.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 8, 1988
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