Recall
Freightliner Fln — 98V280000
NHTSA ID
98V280000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fln
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-11-05
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Units Affected
441
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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."
Consequence
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.