Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #99V224000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V224000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 224 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/RIGHT HAND DRIVE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. these vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. the cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. the keys can work loose and fall out.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V224000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1999-08-17T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/right hand drive

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 224

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-242

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. these vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. the cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. the keys can work loose and fall out.

Consequence Summary: This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-67hw-tbia.c6t2

NHTSA ID: 99V224000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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