Freightliner Recall 88V167000: Steering, Linkages
NHTSA recall 88V167000 · announced October 24, 1988 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 160 units affected
The problem
NUTS THAT RETAIN THE STEERING AND TIE ROD ARMS MAY CRACK WHILE TIGHTENING, DUE TO A DEEP BAR DEFECT.
The risk
STEERING CAPABILITIES COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
What to do
REPLACE THE STEERING LEVER NUTS. IF NUTS ARE CRACKED, MOUNTING STUDS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING LEVER NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN GKN STEERING AXLES.
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.