NHTSA Recall 89V090000
NHTSA Campaign Id 89V090000; Date: Jun. 5, 1989
Failure of grabhandle during use could result inpersonal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Freightliner COE; 1980 Freightliner COE; 1981 Freightliner COE; 1982 Freightliner COE; 1983 Freightliner COE; 1984 Freightliner COE; 1985 Freightliner COE; 1986 Freightliner COE; 1987 Freightliner COE
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,219
Recall Summary:
Corrosion of the grabhandle at its mounting surface may lead to cracking or loss of strength.
How to Fix:
Replace grabhandle and its fastener with improved grabhandle; also, install gasket between the handle and air starter reservoir.
Recall Notes:
System:grabhandle. Vehicle description:high cab over engine truck tractors with grabhandleattached to a vertical air starter reservoir.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 31, 1989
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