Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #97V112000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V112000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 11,366 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/STEERING SHAFT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. leaks through the firewall or steering shaft boots allows water to run down the steering shaft. the steering shaft slip spline corrodes causing it to seize.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the steering shaft with a new design that is installed in an inverted orientation so no water can enter the splines.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V112000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1997-07-16T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/steering shaft

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 11,366

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. leaks through the firewall or steering shaft boots allows water to run down the steering shaft. the steering shaft slip spline corrodes causing it to seize.

Consequence Summary: Increased steering effort can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the steering shaft with a new design that is installed in an inverted orientation so no water can enter the splines.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hggg~prh4-aajs

NHTSA ID: 97V112000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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