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NHTSARecalled Sep 1, 1981 · #81V101000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ALL BOLTS AND NUTS USED TO ATTACH THE FUEL TANK BRACKETS TO THE FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice