Vehicle recall 88V088000 · June 1, 1988

1988 Freightliner Freightliner

The welded gussett supporting the lower fuel tank step is of insufficient strength.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The welded gussett supporting the lower fuel tank step is of insufficient strength.
Consequence: Steps could break away and possibly cause injury to user.
Remedy: Install an end plate that will tie together upper and lower steps adding sufficient strength to support the lower step.
Notes: System: dual level steps.vehicle description: high cab over engine and long conventional trucks equippedwith dual level steps on 22 7/8 inch diameter fuel tanks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V088000
Reported to NHTSA: June 1, 1988
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: September 8, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 150
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure

Recall 88V088000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Freightliner Freightliner (1988): 1988

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