Vehicle recall 96V125000 · July 2, 1996
1995-1996 Freightliner FLD
The bunk support bracket can fracture allowing the bunk to drop.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The bunk support bracket can fracture allowing the bunk to drop.
- Consequence
- The bunk could fall without warning striking an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a bunk support bracket reinforcement kit.
- Notes
- System: equipment; bunk sleeper. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an upper bunk assembly. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin July 29, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V125000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 1996
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- July 26, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 205
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner FLD (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
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