NHTSA Recall 89V090000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 1989-06-05. An estimated 3,219 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CORROSION OF THE GRABHANDLE AT ITS MOUNTING SURFACE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OR LOSS OF STRENGTH.
Risk
FAILURE OF GRABHANDLE DURING USE COULD RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE GRABHANDLE AND ITS FASTENER WITH IMPROVED GRABHANDLE; ALSO, INSTALL GASKET BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND AIR STARTER RESERVOIR.
Notes
SYSTEM:GRABHANDLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HIGH CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCK TRACTORS WITH GRABHANDLEATTACHED TO A VERTICAL AIR STARTER RESERVOIR.
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