1998 Freightliner FLN recall: hinge and attachments
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on November 5, 1998. It covers about 441 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 441
- reported
- Nov 5, 1998
- owners notified
- Jan 25, 1999
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The door hinge fasteners contain a defect which could cause a failure to comply with the loading requirements of fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the door hinge may not perform as required by the standard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the door hinge fasteners.
Recall number 98V280000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner FLN 1998 1998
Questions about recall 98V280000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Freightliner FLN hinge and attachments?
Yes. Recall 98V280000, reported on November 5, 1998, covers about 441 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V280000?
Dealers will replace the door hinge fasteners.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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