NHTSA Recall 81V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V020000; Date: Feb. 10, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,333
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, some cotter pins may be missing at the ball joint connections of the drag link ends and tie rod ends in the lower front axle steering system. Steering joint could separate if the ball stud retaining nut loosens and falls off due to absence of cotter pin.
How to Fix:
Steering linkage from the frame down to and including the front axle will be inspected. Cotter pins will be installed, if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: steering; drag link and tie rod ball joint ends; cotter pins. Consequences of defect: driver could experience loss of steering controlwithout warning and an accident could result. Note: if any nuts on the front axle linkage are missing, the vehicle should notbe moved.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 27, 1981
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