Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLN106 | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19970831 - 19980305 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V108000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990717 | Date Received by ODI: 19990505 | Date Added to Database: 19990510 |
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: 36 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN WELDS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE. |
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Consequence:
A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING ON THE AFFECTED SIDE COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING COLUMNS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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