NHTSA recall 89V124000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 89V124000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Reported | 1989-07-24 |
| Owners notified | 1990-01-31 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Units potentially affected | 241 |
What is wrong
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN STEERING LOAD CONDITIONS.
What can happen
STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WITHPOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
REPLACE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM:STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
| 1978 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
|---|---|
| 1979 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
| 1980 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
| 1981 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
| 1982 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
| 1983 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
| 1984 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
| 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
| 1986 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
| 1987 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
| 1988 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
| 1989 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1978-12-01 to 1989-07-01. |
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