Freightliner Recall 83V089000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 83V089000 · announced September 7, 1983 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 328 units affected
The problem
THE PINCH BOLT INSTALLED ON THE STEERING GEAR COMPONENT IS OF A SMALLER SIZE THAN SPECIFIED.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY SIZED PINCH BOLT WITH A PROPERLY SIZED ONE IF NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
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.