NHTSA campaign 88V088000
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 88V088000
THE WELDED GUSSETT SUPPORTING THE LOWER FUEL TANK STEP IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
Reported 06/01/1988
What can happen
STEPS COULD BREAK AWAY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO USER.
Repair
INSTALL AN END PLATE THAT WILL TIE TOGETHER UPPER AND LOWER STEPS ADDING SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE LOWER STEP.
Components
- Structure
Affected years and models
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