1997 FREIGHTLINER FLN106

2 recalls — 0 complaints

99V108000 May 5, 1999
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN WELDS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING COLUMNS.
36 vehicles affected
98V281000 Nov 5, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND AN OPTIONAL SHIFT SELECTOR WITH A PARK BRAKE POSITION. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM." IF THE SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM IS DRAINED, THE SPRING BRAKES WILL APPLY AND THE ABILITY TO APPLY, RELEASE, AND MODULATE THE SERVICE BRAKES WILL BE LOST.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
348 vehicles affected

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