1997 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #96V167000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
THE FOUR FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING TO THE STEERING COLUMN TILT/TELESCOPING MECHANISM WAS NOT TORQUED PROPERLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1996 - 9/2/1996 |
| Recalled on |
9/25/1996 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/11/1996 |
| # Affected |
2,688 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| Description |
THE FOUR FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING TO THE STEERING COLUMN TILT/TELESCOPING MECHANISM WAS NOT TORQUED PROPERLY. |
| Consequences |
IF THESE FASTENERS BECOME LOOSE AND ALL FALL OUT, THE STEERING COLUMN DRIVELINE WILL DISCONNECT FROM THE TILT/TELESCOPING MECHANISM AND THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE WILL BE LOST. |
| Corrective action |
THE VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND RETORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 18, 1996.NOTE: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 1-503-735-8000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
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