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NHTSA Recall 03V323000: Steering

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 153 vehicles. It affects 2003 Freightliner Coronado.

153
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2003
owners notified (September 3)
NHTSA campaign03V323000
Manufacturer campaignFL-417
ComponentSTEERING
Report receivedAugust 29, 2003
Owner notificationSeptember 3, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain trucks and truck-tractors equipped with trw pcf steering gears, a crack can occur in the steering gear input shaft.

Safety risk

It is possible that a driver could experience a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering gear and replace it if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2003. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Freightliner recall no. Fl-417.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V323000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Coronado2003

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.