NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Freightliner Coronado Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2001 Freightliner Coronado has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Freightliner Coronado. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STEERING
NHTSA #06V006000Reported January 12, 2006 · FREIGHTLINER LLC
Potentially affected: 1,975 vehicles
Defect description
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 consequence
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
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