Campaign 95V-085

Glass in the swing-out side window can separate from the window frame

Defect summary

THE GLASS IN THE SWING-OUT SIDE WINDOW CAN SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW FRAME.

Consequence

THE GLASS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR A HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES IF SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE TRUCKIS IN MOTION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING-OUT SIDE WINDOWS WITH A SIDE WINDOW RETAINED BY ADHESIVE.

Notes

SYSTEM: VISUAL; GLASS; WINDOW; DOOR AND SIDE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH RAISED ROOF CABS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 95V085000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

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

Vehicles covered by campaign 95V-085
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Freightliner	FLB	1994	0
Freightliner	FLD	1994	0

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

Investigation

This recall followed an NHTSA defect investigation

SQ95005 SQ
Opened date not recorded, still open

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