Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 91V-084 · Freightliner vehicles

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 91V-084 covers 2,976 Freightliner vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 1991.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,9762 models

ReportedJun 3, 1991Owners notified Aug 1, 1991

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

FRACTURED UPPER HUB CASTING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REMOVE AND REPLACE THE UPPER HUB CASTING AND INSTALL A HUB PLATE.

SYSTEM: STEERING WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL LEATHER COVERED STEERING WHEEL.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner FLA1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Freightliner FLD1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Built from April 1, 1988 to October 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.