NHTSA Campaign Id 03V323000; Date: Aug. 29, 2003
It is possible that a driver could experience a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2003 Freightliner Coronado
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 153
On certain trucks and truck-tractors equipped with trw pcf steering gears, a crack can occur in the steering gear input shaft.
Dealers will inspect the steering gear and replace it if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 2003. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Freightliner recall no. Fl-417. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 3, 2003
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