NHTSA Recall 96V125000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V125000; Date: Jul. 2, 1996
The bunk could fall without warning striking an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Freightliner FLD; 1996 Freightliner FLD
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 205
Recall Summary:
The bunk support bracket can fracture allowing the bunk to drop.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a bunk support bracket reinforcement kit.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; bunk sleeper. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an upper bunk assembly. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin July 29, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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: Jul 26, 1996
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