Make : STERLING | Model : CONDOR | Year : 2001 |
Build Dates : 20000501 - 20040520 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V401000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20041125 | Date Received by ODI: 20040812 | Date Added to Database: 20040818 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN LAFRANCE | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-430 | ||
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1600 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUSTOMERS FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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). |