Defect Description For Recall
These Vehicles Have Dual Axle Steering With A Hydraulic Valve Which Diverts Power Assist From One Side To The Other As Necessary. The Hydraulic Valve Can Be Contaminated Causing The Valve To MalfunCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
CARGO
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
99V256000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
Effect Of Defect
If The Valve Fails, The Driver Will Experience A Loss Of Power Steering Assist Or The Inability To Switch Power Steering Assist From One Side To The Other. This Will Inhibit The Driver’S Ability To Control The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Steering Control Valve And Parking Brake Interlock For Proper Operation. Contaminated Or MalfunCTIoning Units Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19980302
End Of Manufacture
19990910
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
422
Date Owners Notified
20000526
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19990920
Make Campaign Number
FL-245