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  NHTSA Recall 03V323000

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.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2003 Freightliner Coronado

Component: Steering

Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation

Affected Units:: 153

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain trucks and truck-tractors equipped with trw pcf steering gears, a crack can occur in the steering gear input shaft.

icon2 How to Fix:

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.

icon4 Recall Notes:

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

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.