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Safety recall · 91V047000

Steering wheel / handle bar Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on January 2, 1991. It covers about 1,061 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V047000
Reported
Jan 2, 1991
Vehicles
1,061
Area
Steering

The problem

The steering wheel hub taper may be larger than the specified tolerances.

The risk

Progressive wear of the mating parts could result in hubspline wear, causing the steering wheel fit to become loose. A loose fit in thesteering wheel hub can cause loss of steering control and potential vehiclecrash without warning.

The fix

REPLACE DEFECTIVE STEERING WHEEL HUBS.

Contacts

System: steering wheel hub taper.Vehicle description: heavy trucks.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V047000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Freightliner Freightliner62C

Questions

Is the 91V047000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 91V047000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 91V047000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on January 2, 1991. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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