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Safety recall · 91V127000

Structure: door Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on July 24, 1991. It covers about 1,200 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V127000
Reported
Jul 24, 1991
Vehicles
1,200
Area
Body, doors & structure

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.

The fix

Replace the door handle assembly with a modified one if the specified minimum free travel is not achieved.

Contacts

SYSTEM: DOORS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK.

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 91V127000.
  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
1991 Freightliner Class 811-

Questions

Is the 91V127000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 91V127000?

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 91V127000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on July 24, 1991. 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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