NHTSA Recall 91V084000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 1991-06-03. An estimated 2,976 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
MALFORMED STEERING WHEEL CENTER SECTION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE UPPER HUB CASTING. THIS MAY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING HUB.
Risk
FRACTURED UPPER HUB CASTING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE UPPER HUB CASTING AND INSTALL A HUB PLATE.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL LEATHER COVERED STEERING WHEEL.
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