Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Dual Steering. The Steering Column Welds On These Vehicles Can Fracture, Allowing The Steering Column To Separate.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FLN106
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
99V108000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
A Complete Loss Of Vehicle Steering On The Affected Side Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Steering Columns.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19970831
End Of Manufacture
19980305
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
36
Date Owners Notified
19990717
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19990505