1998 FREIGHTLINER CARGO Recall

Campaign:

99V256000 on 09/30/1999

Component:

Steering:hydraulic power assist system

Manufactured:

03/01/1998 - 09/09/1999

Affected:

422

Defect:

These vehicles have dual axle steering with a hydraulic valve which diverts power assist from one side to the other as necessary. the hydraulic valve can be contaminated causing the valve to malfunction.

Consequence:

If the valve fails, the driver will experience a loss of power steering assist or the inability to switch power steering assist from one side to the other. this will inhibit the driver's ability to control the vehicle.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect the steering control valve and parking brake interlock for proper operation. contaminated or malfunctioning units will be replaced.

Notes:

Freightliner recall no. fl-245. owner notification began may 26, 2000. 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 1-800-1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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