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NHTSARecalled Aug 23, 2000 · #00V172000

FREIGHTLINER/STEERING COLUMN BOLT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR IF THE BOLT FALLS OUT.

Product details

Product
FREIGHTLINER/STEERING COLUMN BOLT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT FOR CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TORQUE IF NECESSARY.

View the official CPSC notice