NHTSA Recall 88V088000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 1988-06-01. An estimated 150 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE WELDED GUSSETT SUPPORTING THE LOWER FUEL TANK STEP IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
Risk
STEPS COULD BREAK AWAY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO USER.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL AN END PLATE THAT WILL TIE TOGETHER UPPER AND LOWER STEPS ADDING SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE LOWER STEP.
Notes
SYSTEM: DUAL LEVEL STEPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH CAB OVER ENGINE AND LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPEDWITH DUAL LEVEL STEPS ON 22 7/8 INCH DIAMETER FUEL TANKS.
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