Freightliner Recall 99V108000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 99V108000 · announced May 5, 1999 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 36 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN WELDS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE.

The risk

A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING ON THE AFFECTED SIDE COULD OCCUR.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING COLUMNS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Freightliner Fln106
• 1998 Freightliner Fln106

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.