NHTSA Recall 83V089000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V089000; Date: Sep. 7, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Freightliner Conventional; 1983 Freightliner Conventional
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 328
Recall Summary:
The pinch bolt installed on the steering gear component is of a smaller size than specified.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the incorrectly sized pinch bolt with a properly sized one if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: steering; pinch bolt. Consequences of defect: the universal joint drive yoke could slide off thegear, causing loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 28, 1983
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