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Daimler Trucks North - Emergency exit door may open unexpectedly
Official notice
3 Oct 2023
Last checked
3 Oct 2023
An official NHTSA notice concerns Daimler Trucks North - Emergency exit door may open unexpectedly. An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury. Published 2023-10-03.
What to do now
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 1, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl982.
Units affected
20,668
Recall number
FL982
Official notice
2023-10-03
The hazard
The hazard
An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
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Brand: Daimler Trucks North. Contact: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC.
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