Freightliner · Canada · Mod
Freightliner FLD: Structure
Affects Freightliner FLD · 1994 — about 10 vehicles.
The hazard
NOTE: SLEEPERCAB MODELS WITH CAB MOUNTED EXHAUSTS. MUFFLER MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND PASSENGER SIDE CAB ENTRY GRABHANDLE TO THE CAB WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCOMPLETE WELDS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FALL AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS ENTERING THE VEHICLE SHOULD THE GRABHANDLE FAIL. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR ADEQUATE MUFFLER BRACKET WELDS AND RE-WELDED IF NECESSARY.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational