NHTSA recall 91V084000
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Freightliner Fla and 1 more
Reported Jun 3, 19912,976 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONBuilt Apr 1, 1988 – Oct 1, 1990
The 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.
The risk
Fractured upper hub casting could result in loss ofsteering control without warning and an accident.
The remedy
Remove and replace the upper hub casting and install a hub plate.