Recall 98V280000: 1998 Freightliner FLN

Report received

Nov 5, 1998

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

441vehicles

Model years

1998

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

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."

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Freightliner FLN0 complaints