Freightliner 1997–1998 Steering recall
Recalled May 5, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V108000 · Freightliner
Hazard
A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING ON THE AFFECTED SIDE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING COLUMNS.
Units
36 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN WELDS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING COLUMNS.
Product
Freightliner FLN106
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →