Safety Recall NHTSA · 91V127000 Reported July 24, 1991

Structure:door assembly

Freightliner Llc · Structure · 1,200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91V127000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
1,200
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 24, 1991

Defect Summary

The location of the door handle to the door latch may be out of tolerance, which can cause the door to open, if jarred.

Safety Consequence

An open door would subject the occupant of the cab topossible ejection.

Corrective Action

Replace the door handle assembly with a modified one if the specified minimum free travel is not achieved.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 91V127000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 91V127000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 91V127000?

NHTSA recall 91V127000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on July 24, 1991. It addresses: Structure:door assembly. The recall affects approximately 1,200 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 91V127000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.