1991 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recalls

1991 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall

Item Affected: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Date Announced: 06/03/1991

Description of Recall: MALFORMED STEERING WHEEL CENTER SECTION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE UPPER HUB CASTING. THIS MAY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING HUB.

Conequence: FRACTURED UPPER HUB CASTING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.

Action Need To Fix It: REMOVE AND REPLACE THE UPPER HUB CASTING AND INSTALL A HUB PLATE.

Notes: SYSTEM: STEERING WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL LEATHER COVERED STEERING WHEEL.