Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 96V167000
NHTSA ID
96V167000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-09-19
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Units Affected
2,688
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE FOUR FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING TO THE STEERING COLUMN TILT/TELESCOPING MECHANISM WAS NOT TORQUED PROPERLY.
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.
Remedy
THE VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND RETORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE.