NHTSA Recall 99V224000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V224000; Date: Aug. 17, 1999
This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Freightliner FLN; 1993 Freightliner FLN; 1994 Freightliner FLN; 1995 Freightliner FLN; 1996 Freightliner FLN; 1997 Freightliner FLN; 1998 Freightliner FLN; 1999 Freightliner FLN
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 224
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. These vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. The cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. The keys can work loose and fall out.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 13, 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: Oct 13, 1999
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