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Recall

Freightliner Century — 97V112000

NHTSA ID
97V112000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Century
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1997-07-16
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
11,366
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. LEAKS THROUGH THE FIREWALL OR STEERING SHAFT BOOTS ALLOWS WATER TO RUN DOWN THE STEERING SHAFT. THE STEERING SHAFT SLIP SPLINE CORRODES CAUSING IT TO SEIZE.

Consequence

INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT WITH A NEW DESIGN THAT IS INSTALLED IN AN INVERTED ORIENTATION SO NO WATER CAN ENTER THE SPLINES.

Affected Vehicles

Freightliner Century
Model Years: 1995

1995 Freightliner Century