Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer

NHTSA recall 96V125000 · announced July 2, 1996 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 205 units affected

The problem

THE BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET CAN FRACTURE ALLOWING THE BUNK TO DROP.

The risk

THE BUNK COULD FALL WITHOUT WARNING STRIKING AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET REINFORCEMENT KIT.

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; BUNK SLEEPER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN UPPER BUNK ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 29, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD 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

• 1995 Freightliner Fld
• 1996 Freightliner Fld

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.