Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V080000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V080000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 9,875 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/FUEL TANK STEPS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111", 113", and 122" cabs. the fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary. owner notification began november 2, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V080000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-03-17T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/fuel tank steps

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 9,875

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-254

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111", 113", and 122" cabs. the fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.

Consequence Summary: The steps could fail.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary. owner notification began november 2, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-h2hj.4cgt.viyv

NHTSA ID: 00V080000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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