Recall
Freightliner Fln — 99V143000
NHTSA ID
99V143000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fln
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-06-09
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
666
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-238
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED OR MISSING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE REQUIRED FASTENERS, INSTALL FASTENERS IS MISSING, AND RETORQUE TO SPECIFICATIONS.