FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2005: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V541000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-02-17 | 2005-11-22 | 2005-11-29 |
Production Dates: 2004-08-01 - 2005-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-464
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 198
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE MODIFICATION RIGHT HAND STEERING CONTROL AND EQUIPPED WITH SIT DOWN DUAL DRIVE CONVERSIONS, THE PINCH BOLT THAT SECURES THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT CONNECTION TO THE LH MITER BOX MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED CAUSING THE BOLTS TO FALL OUT.
THIS MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT AT THE CONNECTION AND BOLTS ON THE STEERING CROSS SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-464.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
