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1998 FREIGHTLINER CARGO

1 recalls, 0 complaints

99V256000 Sep 20, 1999
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING CONTROL VALVE AND PARKING BRAKE INTERLOCK FOR PROPER OPERATION. CONTAMINATED OR MALFUNCTIONING UNITS WILL BE REPLACED.
422 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

FREIGHTLINER CARGO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER CARGO across all model years (1998, 2007).

6 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER CARGO - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2007 1 1 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View
2002 0 1 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 (current) 1 0
1997 0 1 View

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