Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Trucks With Steering Linkages Converted To Stand-Up Right-Drive By Fontaine Modification Company. These Vehicles Have A Steering Cross Shaft That Connects The Right Side Steering Column To The Left Side Steering Column, With A Miter Box, And U-Joint At Each Side. The Cross Shaft, Miter Box Shaft, And U-Joint Have Keyways And The U-Joint Has A Set Screw At Both ConneCTIons. The Keys Can Work Loose And Fall Out.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FLN
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
99V224000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Result In A Loss Of Steering On The Right Hand Side.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Nuts And Bolts Through The Universal Joint Ends And Shafts Which Will Create A Positive Lock Between The Steering Gear Boxes.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19920701
End Of Manufacture
19990529
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
224
Date Owners Notified
19991013
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19990817
Make Campaign Number
FL-242