R-VISION CONDOR 2002: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Make : R-VISION Model : CONDOR Year : 2002
Build Dates : 2000-05-01 - 2004-05-20
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V401000
Date Owner's Notified: 2004-11-25 Date Received by ODI: 2004-08-12 Date Added to Database: 2004-08-18
Manufacturers Involved: AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-430
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1600
Summary:
      ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence:
      LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUSTOMERS FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO.FL-430.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATION HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2 DOT ' 1-888-327-4236'.