1992-1999 Freightliner FLN recall: steering
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on August 17, 1999. It covers about 224 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 224
- reported
- Aug 17, 1999
- owners notified
- Oct 13, 1999
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.
- Remedy
- 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 number 99V224000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 99V224000
Is there a recall on the 1992-1999 Freightliner FLN steering?
Yes. Recall 99V224000, reported on August 17, 1999, covers about 224 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V224000?
Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.
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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