NHTSA campaign 04V401000

FREIGHTLINER LLC recall 04V401000

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE.

Reported 08/12/2004

What can happen

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Repair

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUSTOMERS FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Components

  • Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.