Freightliner · Canada · Crit
Freightliner Columbia, Century S/T +1 more: Steering
Affects Freightliner Columbia, Century S/T, Coronado · 2007–2008 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, the two upper tilt plate bolts may loosen with use and fall out. These fasteners hold the upper column assembly in place. The steering column pivot may fracture if the bolts are missing when an excessive force is applied to the steering wheel. A loss of steering control could result in a vehicle crash causing injury or death. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs
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