NHTSA recall 83V089000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 83V089000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Reported | 1983-09-07 |
| Owners notified | 1983-10-28 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Units potentially affected | 328 |
What is wrong
THE PINCH BOLT INSTALLED ON THE STEERING GEAR COMPONENT IS OF A SMALLER SIZE THAN SPECIFIED.
The remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY SIZED PINCH BOLT WITH A PROPERLY SIZED ONE IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PINCH BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE UNIVERSAL JOINT DRIVE YOKE COULD SLIDE OFF THEGEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.
| 1982 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL | Built 1982-04-01 to 1983-04-01. |
|---|---|
| 1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL | Built 1982-04-01 to 1983-04-01. |
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