Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #81V101000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V101000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 195 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The four bolts used to attach each fuel tank support bracket to the frame contain "quench cracks" due to improper heat treatment in the manufacturing process. These defective bolts could give way, allowing the fuel tank to become dislodged from the bracket or the bracket from the frame.

Corrective Action

All bolts and nuts used to attach the fuel tank brackets to the frames will be replaced at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V101000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1981-09-01T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:attachments

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 195

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The four bolts used to attach each fuel tank support bracket to the frame contain "quench cracks" due to improper heat treatment in the manufacturing process. These defective bolts could give way, allowing the fuel tank to become dislodged from the bracket or the bracket from the frame.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: All bolts and nuts used to attach the fuel tank brackets to the frames will be replaced at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ty58~xkza.bnkt

NHTSA ID: 81V101000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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