Body: doorRecall 91V-127 · 1991 Freightliner Class 8

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 91V-127 covers 1,200 1991 Freightliner Class 8 for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 1991.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,2001 model
ReportedJul 24, 1991Owners notified Oct 21, 1991
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V127000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE LOCATION OF THE DOOR HANDLE TO THE DOOR LATCH MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN, IF JARRED.

The risk

AN OPEN DOOR WOULD SUBJECT THE OCCUPANT OF THE CAB TOPOSSIBLE EJECTION.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED ONE IF THE SPECIFIED MINIMUM FREE TRAVEL IS NOT ACHIEVED.

SYSTEM: DOORS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from June 1, 1991 to July 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.