Recall 99V108000: 1997–1998 Freightliner FLN

Report received

May 5, 1999

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

36vehicles

Model years

1997–1998

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

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. The steering column welds on these vehicles can fracture, allowing the steering column to separate.

Possible consequence

A complete loss of vehicle steering on the affected side could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these steering columns.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Freightliner FLN0 complaints
• 1998 Freightliner FLN0 complaints