Freightliner Recall 89V124000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 89V124000 · announced July 24, 1989 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 241 units affected

The problem

THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN STEERING LOAD CONDITIONS.

The risk

STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WITHPOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED BRACKET.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM:STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Freightliner Coe
• 1979 Freightliner Coe
• 1980 Freightliner Coe
• 1981 Freightliner Coe
• 1982 Freightliner Coe
• 1983 Freightliner Coe
• 1984 Freightliner Coe
• 1985 Freightliner Coe
• 1986 Freightliner Coe
• 1987 Freightliner Coe
• 1988 Freightliner Coe
• 1989 Freightliner Coe

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.