Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V006000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 1,975 affected units, STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with vehicle improvement steering wheels, the steering wheels may be manufactured with incorrect length huck fasteners that are too short to allow proper collar engagement on the pin. the steering wheel will feel loose on the hub for a period of time, with the subsequent possibility of a complete separation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the steering wheels for correct length huck fasteners. steering wheels will be repaired or replaced free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V006000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2006-01-12T00:00:00
Subject: Steering wheel separation
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 1,975

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-468
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with vehicle improvement steering wheels, the steering wheels may be manufactured with incorrect length huck fasteners that are too short to allow proper collar engagement on the pin. the steering wheel will feel loose on the hub for a period of time, with the subsequent possibility of a complete separation.
Consequence Summary: Steering wheel separation will result in a loss of steering control, possible resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the steering wheels for correct length huck fasteners. steering wheels will be repaired or replaced free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 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-dfqs_7r8s_aznu
NHTSA ID: 06V006000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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