NHTSA Recall 99V108000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V108000; Date: May. 5, 1999
A complete loss of vehicle steering on the affected side could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Freightliner FLN106; 1998 Freightliner FLN106
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 36
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace these steering columns.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 17, 1999. 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 1-800-547-0712. 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: Jul 17, 1999
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