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Sterling Condor Recall 04V401: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA campaign 04V401, reported August 12, 2004, 1,600 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V401FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Problem
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE.
Risk
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUSTOMERS FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO.FL-430.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATION HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2 DOT ( 1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

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