NHTSA Recall 91V084000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V084000; Date: Jun. 3, 1991
Fractured upper hub casting could result in loss ofsteering control without warning and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Freightliner FLA; 1989 Freightliner FLA; 1990 Freightliner FLA; 1991 Freightliner FLA; 1988 Freightliner FLD; 1989 Freightliner FLD; 1990 Freightliner FLD; 1991 Freightliner FLD
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,976
Recall Summary:
Malformed steering wheel center section could result in a fracture of the upper hub casting. This may lead to separation of the steering wheel from the steering column mounting hub.
How to Fix:
Remove and replace the upper hub casting and install a hub plate.
Recall Notes:
System: steering wheels. Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with optional leather covered steering wheel.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 1, 1991
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