FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2003: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V323000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-09-03 | 2003-08-29 | 2003-09-04 |
Production Dates: 2000-10-01 - 2005-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-417
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 153
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH TRW PCF STEERING GEARS, A CRACK CAN OCCUR IN THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-417.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
