Recalls for 1998 Freightliner Fln106

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1999-05-10
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering.  The steering column welds on these vehicles can fracture, allowing the steering column to separate.

Consequence
A complete loss of vehicle steering on the affected side could occur.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace these steering columns.

Notes
Owner notification began july 17, 1999.  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 1-800-547-0712.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Posted on: 1998-11-10
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and an optional shift selector with a park brake position.  These vehicles do not comply with the emergency brake system requirements of fmvss no.  121, air brake system.  If the secondary air system is drained, the spring brakes will apply and the ability to apply, release, and modulate the service brakes will be lost.

Consequence
Increased braking effort will be required, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the brake system on these vehicles.

Notes
Owner notification began march 10, 1999.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 1-800-547-0712.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).