Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 88V088000
NHTSA ID
88V088000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-06-01
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
150
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE WELDED GUSSETT SUPPORTING THE LOWER FUEL TANK STEP IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
Consequence
STEPS COULD BREAK AWAY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO USER.
Remedy
INSTALL AN END PLATE THAT WILL TIE TOGETHER UPPER AND LOWER STEPS ADDING SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE LOWER STEP.