MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1996: STEERING:COLUMN
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-04-01 - 1996-09-02 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V167000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-10-11 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-09-19 | Date Added to Database: 1996-09-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:COLUMN | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2688 | ||
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Summary:
THE FOUR FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING TO THE STEERING COLUMN TILT/TELESCOPING MECHANISM WAS NOT TORQUED PROPERLY. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
THE VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND RETORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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