FREIGHTLINER LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-08-12.
Recall campaignNHTSA 04V401000
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
1,600
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-12
Owners notified
2004-11-25
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE.
Safety risk
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUSTOMERS FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO.FL-430.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATION HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2 DOT ( 1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.