Recall
Freightliner Fla — 91V084000
NHTSA ID
91V084000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fla
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1991-06-03
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
2,976
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
MALFORMED STEERING WHEEL CENTER SECTION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE UPPER HUB CASTING. THIS MAY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING HUB.
Consequence
FRACTURED UPPER HUB CASTING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE UPPER HUB CASTING AND INSTALL A HUB PLATE.