Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V084000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-06-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V084000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,976
Reported to NHTSA
1991-06-03
Owners notified
1991-08-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FRACTURED UPPER HUB CASTING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE AND REPLACE THE UPPER HUB CASTING AND INSTALL A HUB PLATE.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL LEATHER COVERED STEERING WHEEL.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER FLA1991 1990 1989 1988
FREIGHTLINER FLD1991 1990 1989 1988

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.