FREIGHTLINER FLN 1998: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V143000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-09-01 | 1999-06-09 | 1999-06-10 |
Production Dates: 1997-08-29 - 1999-08-06
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-238
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 666
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED OR MISSING.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE REQUIRED FASTENERS, INSTALL FASTENERS IS MISSING, AND RETORQUE TO SPECIFICATIONS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 1, 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'.
