Recall 93V140000: 1993 Freightliner FLD120 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 24, 1993

Manufacturer

Freightliner corp.

Potentially affected

336vehicles

Model years

1993

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Power steering hose assemblies were built with incorrect end fittings. These end fittings were rated at 1250 psi working pressure and the correct end fittings are rated at 2000 psi.

Possible consequence

The end fittings could fail under normal system pressure,resulting in loss of power steering assist and/or leakage of power steeringfluid. Loss of power steering assist may result in loss of steering controlwhich may cause an accident. Leakage of power steering fluid may result in afire.

Remedy

Remove and replace the power steering pressure line between the power steering pump and the steering gear box.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1993 Freightliner FLD1120 complaints
• 1993 Freightliner FLD1201 complaints