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1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN106 Recall - Campaign #99V108000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN106 RECALL - #99V108000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN WELDS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE.

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Vehicle 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN106
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 8/31/1997 - 3/5/1998
Recalled on 5/10/1999
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 7/17/1999
# Affected 36
Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
Consequences A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING ON THE AFFECTED SIDE COULD OCCUR.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING COLUMNS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 17, 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 FLN106 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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