FREIGHTLINER FLN106 1997: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V108000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN106 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-17 | 1999-05-05 | 1999-05-10 |
Production Dates: 1997-08-31 - 1998-03-05
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN WELDS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE.
A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING ON THE AFFECTED SIDE COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING COLUMNS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 17, 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'.
