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  NHTSA Recall 95V055000

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.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1994 Freightliner FLD

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation

Affected Units:: 81

icon3 Recall Summary:

The muffler mounting brackets that attach the exhaust system and cab entry grab handle to the cab were manufactured with incomplete welds.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect vehicles for adequate muffler bracket welds and re-weld if necessary.

icon4 Recall Notes:

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

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

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