1990 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall

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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