NHTSA Recall 97V112000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V112000; Date: Jul. 16, 1997
Increased steering effort can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Freightliner Century; 1996 Freightliner Century; 1997 Freightliner Century
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 11,366
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. Leaks through the firewall or steering shaft boots allows water to run down the steering shaft. The steering shaft slip spline corrodes causing it to seize.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the steering shaft with a new design that is installed in an inverted orientation so no water can enter the splines.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began July 30, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8682. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 30, 1997
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