FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1996: STEERING:COLUMN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V167000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-10-11 | 1996-09-19 | 1996-09-25 |
Production Dates: 1996-04-01 - 1996-09-02
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2688
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FOUR FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING TO THE STEERING COLUMN TILT/TELESCOPING MECHANISM WAS NOT TORQUED PROPERLY.
IF THESE FASTENERS BECOME LOOSE AND ALL FALL OUT, THE STEERING COLUMN DRIVELINE WILL DISCONNECT FROM THE TILT/TELESCOPING MECHANISM AND THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE WILL BE LOST.
THE VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND RETORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 18, 1996.NOTE: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 1-503-735-8000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
