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2005-2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 recall: steering

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on November 22, 2005. It covers about 198 vehicles.

vehicles affected
198
reported
Nov 22, 2005
owners notified
Feb 17, 2006
related complaints
1

Steering

What is wrong
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.
Risk
This may cause a loss of steering control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
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 number 05V541000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.

2005 Freightliner Business Class M22006 Freightliner Business Class M2

Questions about recall 05V541000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 steering?

Yes. Recall 05V541000, reported on November 22, 2005, covers about 198 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V541000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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