NHTSA Campaign 03V323000

STEERING

Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION · Reported Aug 29, 2003 · 153 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH TRW PCF STEERING GEARS, A CRACK CAN OCCUR IN THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.

Consequence

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2003 153

Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V323000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.