Freightliner Recall 88V088000: Structure
NHTSA recall 88V088000 · announced June 1, 1988 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 150 units affected
The problem
THE WELDED GUSSETT SUPPORTING THE LOWER FUEL TANK STEP IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
The risk
STEPS COULD BREAK AWAY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO USER.
What to do
INSTALL AN END PLATE THAT WILL TIE TOGETHER UPPER AND LOWER STEPS ADDING SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE LOWER STEP.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.