MALFORMED STEERING WHEEL CENTER SECTION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE UPPER HUB CASTING
— Recall Campaign #91V084000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,976 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V084000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 03, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V084000 |
| Units affected: | 2,976 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- FRACTURED UPPER HUB CASTING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REMOVE AND REPLACE THE UPPER HUB CASTING AND INSTALL A HUB PLATE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL LEATHER COVERED STEERING WHEEL.