Recall
Freightliner Fln106 — 99V108000
NHTSA ID
99V108000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fln106
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1999-05-05
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
36
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN WELDS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE.
Consequence
A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING ON THE AFFECTED SIDE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING COLUMNS.