Freightliner Recall 81V116000: Steering, Linkages
NHTSA recall 81V116000 · announced October 1, 1981 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 131 units affected
The problem
THE KNUCKLE STOP NUTS ARE TOO SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE NUT UNDER HEAVY STEERING FORCE. THIS MAY ALLOW THE WHEEL TO ROTATE TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, PERMITTING THE TIRE TO CONTACT OTHER VEHICLE PARTS.
What to do
ALL SHORT KNUCKLE STOP NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LONGER ONES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FK-132 FRONT AXLES AND MANUALSTEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; KNUCKLE STOP NUTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL WILL BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED AND VEHICLEACCIDENT IS POSSIBLE.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.