NHTSA recall campaign
03V323000
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReported2003-08-29Affected153 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH TRW PCF STEERING GEARS, A CRACK CAN OCCUR IN THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.
Risk
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryFreightliner
- Coronado2003