1997 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 |
1997 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 |
1997 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for STEERING
1997 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
1997 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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