1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN RECALL - #99V143000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED OR MISSING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/29/1997 - 8/6/1999 |
| Recalled on |
6/10/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/1/1999 |
| # Affected |
666 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED OR MISSING. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE REQUIRED FASTENERS, INSTALL FASTENERS IS MISSING, AND RETORQUE TO SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 1, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for STEERING
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, LOW PRESSURE WARNING, SWITCH
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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