Freightliner Recall 93V103000: Steering, Linkages

NHTSA recall 93V103000 · announced June 14, 1993 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 33 units affected

The problem

INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LIMITED OR COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL.

What to do

INSPECT VEHICLES FOR CLEARANCE AND REPLACE PITMAN ARM IF ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE WITH STEERING GEAR HOUSING IS NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SET-BACK FRONT AXLELOCATION, STRAIGHT-RAIL FORWARD CHASSIS, AND TRW/ROSS HFB 70 STEERING GEAR.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1989 Freightliner Fld112
• 1990 Freightliner Fld112
• 1991 Freightliner Fld112
• 1992 Freightliner Fld112
• 1993 Freightliner Fld112
• 1989 Freightliner Fld120
• 1990 Freightliner Fld120
• 1991 Freightliner Fld120
• 1992 Freightliner Fld120
• 1993 Freightliner Fld120

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