NHTSA Recall 81V116000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V116000; Date: Oct. 1, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 131
Recall Summary:
The knuckle stop nuts are too short, possibly resulting in failure of the nut under heavy steering force. This may allow the wheel to rotate too far to the right or left, permitting the tire to contact other vehicle parts.
How to Fix:
All short knuckle stop nuts will be replaced with longer ones without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with fk-132 front axles and manualsteering. System: steering; knuckle stop nuts. Consequences of defect: steering control will be adversely affected and vehicleaccident is possible.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 9, 1981
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