Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks Equipped With Fontaine Modification Right Hand Steering Control And Equipped With Sit Down Dual Drive Conversions, The Pinch Bolt That Secures The Lower Steering Shaft ConneCTIon To The Lh Miter Box May Have Been Improperly Torqued Causing The Bolts To Fall Out.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
BUSINESS CLASS M2
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V541000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
This May Cause A Loss Of Steering Control And A Crash Could Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Lower Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt At The ConneCTIon And Bolts On The Steering Cross Shaft Will Be Replaced. The Recall Began On February 17, 2006. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20040801
End Of Manufacture
20051031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
198
Date Owners Notified
20060217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20051122
Make Campaign Number
FL-464