Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
NHTSA recall 95V055000 · announced March 21, 1995 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 81 units affected
The problem
THE MUFFLER MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAB ENTRY GRAB HANDLE TO THE CAB WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCOMPLETE WELDS.
The risk
AN INCOMPLETE WELD COULD CAUSE A PERSON USING THE GRABHANDLE TO SLIP AND FALL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR ADEQUATE MUFFLER BRACKET WELDS AND RE-WELD IF NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: EXHAUST SYSTEM; MUFFLER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY SLEEPER-CAB TRUCKS WITH CAB MOUNTED EXHAUSTS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.