NHTSA recall 96V167000
Steering › Column
Freightliner Freightliner
Reported Sep 19, 19962,688 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONBuilt Apr 1, 1996 – Sep 2, 1996
The defect
The four fasteners that retain the output shaft bearing to the steering column tilt/telescoping mechanism was not torqued properly.
The risk
If these fasteners become loose and all fall out, the steering column driveline will disconnect from the tilt/telescoping mechanism and the ability to steer the vehicle will be lost.
The remedy
The vehicles will be inspected for loose fasteners and retorqued to the proper specifications if the fasteners are loose.