Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V541000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V541000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 198 affected units, LOWER STEERING SHAFT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with fontaine modification right hand steering control and equipped with sit down dual drive conversions, the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft connection to the lh miter box may have been improperly torqued causing the bolts to fall out.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the lower steering shaft pinch bolt at the connection and bolts on the steering cross shaft will be replaced. The recall began on february 17, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V541000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2005-11-22T00:00:00
Subject: Lower steering shaft
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 198

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-464
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with fontaine modification right hand steering control and equipped with sit down dual drive conversions, the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft connection to the lh miter box may have been improperly torqued causing the bolts to fall out.
Consequence Summary: This may cause a loss of steering control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the lower steering shaft pinch bolt at the connection and bolts on the steering cross shaft will be replaced. The recall began on february 17, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-48f9~9c94_mtes
NHTSA ID: 05V541000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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