Freightliner FLT, Fla +1 more: Steering

Affects Freightliner FLT, Fla, FLC · 1980–1989 — about 0 vehicles.

The hazard

NOTE: 1976 TO 1989 TRUCKS. THE STEERING ARMS USED IN CERTAIN ROCKWELL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WITH VEHICLES INVOLVED IN FIRE SERVICE. CORRECTION: FREIGHTLINER WILL RECOMMEND BY LETTER THAT OWNERS REPLACE THE STEERING ARM AFTER TEN YEAR INTERVALS OF SERVICE IF THEY ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE SERVICE VOCATION.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational