NHTSA recall 05V541000
Steering
Freightliner Business Class M2
Reported Nov 22, 2005198 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-464Built Aug 1, 2004 – Oct 31, 2005
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with fontaine modification right hand steering control and equipped with sit down dual drive conversions, the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft connection to the lh miter box may have been improperly torqued causing the bolts to fall out.
The risk
This may cause a loss of steering control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the lower steering shaft pinch bolt at the connection and bolts on the steering cross shaft will be replaced. The recall began on february 17, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.