Freightliner Recall 84V077000: Steering, Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA recall 84V077000 · announced June 20, 1984 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 44 units affected

The problem

THE TIE ROD END ATTACHES TO THE STEERING LINKAGE WITH A STUD WHICH MAY CRACK AND BREAK.

What to do

BOTH TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GKN FRONT AXLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL MAY BE LOST AND AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT.

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.