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Recall campaign88V088000

Recall 88V088000: 1988 Freightliner Freightliner

Body and structure
Report received
Jun 1, 1988
Manufacturer
Freightliner corp.
Potentially affected
150vehicles
Model years
1988

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The welded gussett supporting the lower fuel tank step is of insufficient strength.

Possible consequence

Steps could break away and possibly cause injury to user.

Remedy

Install an end plate that will tie together upper and lower steps adding sufficient strength to support the lower step.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.