NHTSA Recall 84V113000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages. Reported 1984-09-25. An estimated 2,303 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE SLEEPER COMPARTMENT INSIDE DOOR LATCHING MECHANISMS MAY CAUSE THE DOOR TO UNLATCH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
What the manufacturer will do
THE OPERATING LEVER AND CONNECTING RODS WILL BE REPLACED AND A SPRING WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE CONNECTING ROD.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS; CAB BEHIND ENGINE, EQUIPPED WITH SEPARATE SLEEPERCOMPARTMENT.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SLEEPER COMPARTMENT SIDE DOORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF A PASSENGER IS IN THE SLEEPER, HE/SHE COULD BEEJECTED IF THE DOOR OPENS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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