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Recall 1997131 — FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 1995-1997

Transport Canada Vehicle Recall Database · Canada · 1997-07-17

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Agency
Transport Canada Vehicle Recall Database
Recall identifier
1997131
Date of alert
1997-07-17
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk type
recall
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Product category
Truck - Med. & H.D.
Product type
Vehicle
Reported risk: LEAKS THROUGH THE FIREWALL OR STEERING SHAFT BOOTS MAY ALLOW WATER TO RUN DOWN THE STEERING SHAFT. THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE MAY BECOME CORRODED CAUSING IT TO SEIZE. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN THE EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION: STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE OF A NEW DESIGN THAT IS INSTALLED IN AN INVERTED ORIENTATION SUCH THAT NO WATER CAN ENTER THE SPLINES.
Primary source: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?la

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