Recall 99V143000: 1997–1999 Freightliner FLN

Report received

Jun 9, 1999

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

666vehicles

Model years

1997–1999

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 pinch bolts may be under-torqued or missing.

Possible consequence

This condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for the presence of the required fasteners, install fasteners is missing, and retorque to specifications.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Freightliner FLN0 complaints
• 1998 Freightliner FLN0 complaints
• 1999 Freightliner FLN0 complaints