FREIGHTLINER FLA 1989: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V084000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLA | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-08-01 | 1991-06-03 | 1991-06-11 |
Production Dates: 1988-04-01 - 1990-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2976
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
MALFORMED STEERING WHEEL CENTER SECTION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE UPPER HUB CASTING. THIS MAY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING HUB.
FRACTURED UPPER HUB CASTING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE UPPER HUB CASTING AND INSTALL A HUB PLATE.
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL LEATHER COVERED STEERING WHEEL.
