| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLA | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19880401 - 19901001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V084000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19910801 | Date Received by ODI: 19910603 | Date Added to Database: 19910611 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2976 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
MALFORMED STEERING WHEEL CENTER SECTION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE UPPER HUB CASTING. THIS MAY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING HUB. |
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Consequence:
FRACTURED UPPER HUB CASTING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE UPPER HUB CASTING AND INSTALL A HUB PLATE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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