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NHTSA recall 99V224000

Steering

Freightliner Fln

Reported Aug 17, 1999224 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONMaker’s number FL-242Built Jul 1, 1992 – May 29, 1999

The defect

Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. these vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. the cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. the keys can work loose and fall out.

The risk

This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.

The remedy

Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.

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Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Fln
19921993199419951996199719981999

Notes

Owner notification began october 13, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).