NHTSA Recall 98V280000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V280000; Date: Nov. 5, 1998
In the event of a crash, the door hinge may not perform as required by the standard.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Freightliner FLN
Component: Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 441
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The door hinge fasteners contain a defect which could cause a failure to comply with the loading requirements of fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the door hinge fasteners.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began January 25, 1999. 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 1-800-547-0712. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 25, 1999
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