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Safety recall · 84V113000

Latch Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 25, 1984. It covers about 2,303 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
84V113000
Reported
Sep 25, 1984
Vehicles
2,303
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

The sleeper compartment inside door latching mechanisms may cause the door to unlatch while the vehicle is being driven.

The fix

The operating lever and connecting rods will be replaced and a spring will be installed on the connecting rod.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks; cab behind engine, equipped with separate sleepercompartment.System: structure; sleeper compartment side doors.Consequences of defect: if a passenger is in the sleeper, he/she could beejected if the door opens, resulting in personal injury.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V113000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Freightliner Conventional14F

Questions

Is the 84V113000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FREIGHTLINER CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V113000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 84V113000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 25, 1984. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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