NHTSA Recall 86V106000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V106000; Date: Aug. 5, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Freightliner Conventional
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 78
Recall Summary:
Steering column mounting bolts may be absent, leaving only the knee pad to hold the steering wheel and column in place. Consequence of defect: under certain driving conditions, knee pad attaching bolts may not be sufficient, allowing the steering column and wheel to come loose while the truck is being driven. This could result in loss of control and an accident.
How to Fix:
Install clamps and bolts, if missing, or check existing bolts for tightness.
Recall Notes:
System: steering column mounting. Vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 11, 1986
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