NHTSA Campaign Id 95V055000; Date: Mar. 21, 1995
An incomplete weld could cause a person using the grabhandle to slip and fall resulting in personal injury.
1994 Freightliner FLD
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 81
The muffler mounting brackets that attach the exhaust system and cab entry grab handle to the cab were manufactured with incomplete welds.
Dealers will inspect vehicles for adequate muffler bracket welds and re-weld if necessary.
System: exhaust system; muffler. Vehicle description: heavy duty sleeper-cab trucks with cab mounted exhausts. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 1995
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