Freightliner · Canada · High
Freightliner FLN: Steering
Affects Freightliner FLN · 1997–1999 — about 34 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles equipped with dual steering, the steering column pinch bolts may be under torqued or missing. This could result in the splines stripping on the right hand side mitre box which could adversely affect steering control. Correction: Steering column pinch bolts will be inspected for the presence of required fasteners, fasteners will be installed where missing and retorqued to specifications.
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