Freightliner 1988–1991 Steering recall
Recalled June 3, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V084000 · Freightliner
Hazard
FRACTURED UPPER HUB CASTING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE UPPER HUB CASTING AND INSTALL A HUB PLATE.
Units
2,976 units
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.
What to do
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE UPPER HUB CASTING AND INSTALL A HUB PLATE.
Product
Freightliner FLA · Freightliner FLD
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →