Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #96V167000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V167000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 2,688 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/STEERING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The four fasteners that retain the output shaft bearing to the steering column tilt/telescoping mechanism was not torqued properly.

Corrective Action

The vehicles will be inspected for loose fasteners and retorqued to the proper specifications if the fasteners are loose.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V167000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1996-09-19T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/steering

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,688

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The four fasteners that retain the output shaft bearing to the steering column tilt/telescoping mechanism was not torqued properly.

Consequence Summary: If these fasteners become loose and all fall out, the steering column driveline will disconnect from the tilt/telescoping mechanism and the ability to steer the vehicle will be lost.

Corrective Action: The vehicles will be inspected for loose fasteners and retorqued to the proper specifications if the fasteners are loose.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7exg.vtyj-448b

NHTSA ID: 96V167000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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