Freightliner Recall 89V083000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 89V083000 · announced May 19, 1989 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 9,832 units affected
The problem
THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE TORQUING OF THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS.
The risk
BOLTS COULD FRACTURE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING STEERINGCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE SUSPECT PINCH BOLTS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: LOWER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH CAB OVER ENGINE AND LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
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.