Campaign 85V-075

Cab entry step mounting strap may fail in the area of the step support bracket to strap weld interface

Defect summary

THE CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAP MAY FAIL IN THE AREA OF THE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET TO STRAP WELD INTERFACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE STEP MOUNTING STRAP FAILS WHILE A PERSON IS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

Remedy

NEW CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAPS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 24" DIAMETER FUEL TANK,30" ALUMINUM CAB ENTRY STEPS AND PAINTER CARBON STEEL STRAPS. SYSTEM: CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAP.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 85V075000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 85V-075
Make	Model	Model years
GMC	D9	1984 to 1985
GMC	J9	1985
GMC	N9	1983 to 1985

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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