Freightliner 1998 Structure recall
Recalled November 5, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V280000 · Freightliner
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR HINGE MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HINGE FASTENERS.
Units
441 units
Description
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."
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HINGE FASTENERS.
Product
Freightliner FLN
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →