NHTSA recall 91V047000
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Freightliner Freightliner
Reported Jan 2, 19911,061 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONBuilt Nov 1, 1990 – Dec 1, 1990
The defect
The steering wheel hub taper may be larger than the specified tolerances.
The risk
Progressive wear of the mating parts could result in hubspline wear, causing the steering wheel fit to become loose. A loose fit in thesteering wheel hub can cause loss of steering control and potential vehiclecrash without warning.
The remedy
Replace defective steering wheel hubs.