Freightliner Cargo 1998
Model Cargo made in 1998 by Freightliner got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V256000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 03/02/1998 to 09/10/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 422 | 05/26/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/20/1999 | 10/01/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles have dual axle steering with a hydraulic valve which diverts power assist from one side to the other as necessary. the hydraulic valve can be contaminated causing the valve to malfunction. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the valve fails, the driver will experience a loss of power steering assist or the inability to switch power steering assist from one side to the other. this will inhibit the driver's ability to control the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering control valve and parking brake interlock for proper operation. contaminated or malfunctioning units will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-245. owner notification began may 26, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||