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Transport Canada Vehicles

1988 Freightliner Hcoe Recall

Issued July 29, 1988
Issue
Hazard description
THE WELDED GUSSET SUPPORTING THE LOWER FUEL TANK STEP IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. FAILURE OF THE GUSSET WELD CAN ALLOW THE STEP TO SUDDENLY SAG AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO A PERSON ENTERING OR LEAVING THE CAB. CORRECTION: AN END PLATE THAT WILL TIE TOGETHER THE UPPER AND LOWER STEPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER HCOE