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NHTSA Recall 06V006000: Steering

FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,975 vehicles. It affects 2001–2005 Freightliner Coronado.

1,975
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2006
owners notified (May 5)
NHTSA campaign06V006000
Manufacturer campaignFL-468
ComponentSTEERING
Report receivedJanuary 12, 2006
Owner notificationMay 5, 2006
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain trucks equipped with vehicle improvement steering wheels, the steering wheels may be manufactured with incorrect length huck fasteners that are too short to allow proper collar engagement on the pin. The steering wheel will feel loose on the hub for a period of time, with the subsequent possibility of a complete separation.

Safety risk

Steering wheel separation will result in a loss of steering control, possible resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering wheels for correct length huck fasteners. Steering wheels will be repaired or replaced free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Freightliner recall no. Fl-468.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V006000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Coronado2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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.