OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96V125000
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
Reported Jul 2, 1996 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Summary
THE BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET CAN FRACTURE ALLOWING THE BUNK TO DROP.
Consequence
THE BUNK COULD FALL WITHOUT WARNING STRIKING AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
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.
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