1988 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recalls (2)

Campaign:

91V084000 on 06/10/1991

Component:

Steering:wheel and handle bar

Manufactured:

03/31/1988 - 09/30/1990

Affected:

2,976

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.

Consequence:

Fractured upper hub casting could result in loss ofsteering control without warning and an accident.

Correction:

Remove and replace the upper hub casting and install a hub plate.

Notes:

System: steering wheels.vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with optional leather covered steering wheel.

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Campaign:

94V075000 on 05/02/1994

Component:

Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Affected:

2,336

Defect:

Fatigue cracks develop in the front axle knuckle suppport on high mileage vehicles that can cause knuckle failure.

Consequence:

Knuckle failure can result in possible wheel assembly separation and a loss of vehicle control.

Correction:

Replace the front axle knuckle assemblies with a redesigned knuckle that has a radius in the area where cracks have been found.

Notes:

System: suspension; i-beam; solid; front spindle; knuckle.vehicle description: medium duty trucks with gkn front axles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided in a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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