1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN RECALL - #99V224000
RECALL FOR STEERING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS WITH STEERING LINKAGES CONVERTED TO STAND-UP RIGHT-DRIVE BY FONTAINE MODIFICATION COMPANY. THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STEERING CROSS SHAFT THAT CONNECTS THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING COLUMN TO THE LEFT SIDE STEERING COLUMN, WITH A MITER BOX, AND U-JOINT AT EACH SIDE. THE CROSS SHAFT, MITER BOX SHAFT, AND U-JOINT HAVE KEYWAYS AND THE U-JOINT HAS A SET SCREW AT BOTH CONNECTIONS. THE KEYS CAN WORK LOOSE AND FALL OUT.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1992 - 5/29/1999 |
| Recalled on |
8/18/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/13/1999 |
| # Affected |
224 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS WITH STEERING LINKAGES CONVERTED TO STAND-UP RIGHT-DRIVE BY FONTAINE MODIFICATION COMPANY. THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STEERING CROSS SHAFT THAT CONNECTS THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING COLUMN TO THE LEFT SIDE STEERING COLUMN, WITH A MITER BOX, AND U-JOINT AT EACH SIDE. THE CROSS SHAFT, MITER BOX SHAFT, AND U-JOINT HAVE KEYWAYS AND THE U-JOINT HAS A SET SCREW AT BOTH CONNECTIONS. THE KEYS CAN WORK LOOSE AND FALL OUT. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NUTS AND BOLTS THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ENDS AND SHAFTS WHICH WILL CREATE A POSITIVE LOCK BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR BOXES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 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, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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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