Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Dual Steering. The Steering Column Pinch Bolts May Be Under-Torqued Or Missing.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FLN
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
99V143000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Result In A Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect For The Presence Of The Required Fasteners, Install Fasteners Is Missing, And Retorque To Specifications.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19970829
End Of Manufacture
19990806
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
666
Date Owners Notified
19990901
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19990609
Make Campaign Number
FL-238