NHTSA Recall 88V160000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V160000; Date: Oct. 11, 1988
A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Freightliner COE; 1985 Freightliner COE; 1986 Freightliner COE; 1987 Freightliner COE; 1988 Freightliner COE; 1984 Freightliner Conventional; 1985 Freightliner Conventional; 1986 Freightliner Conventional; 1987 Freightliner Conventional; 1988 Freightliner Conventional
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 92
Recall Summary:
Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.
How to Fix:
Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. Replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. Adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.
Recall Notes:
System: steering. Vehicle description: long conventional and hcoe trucks equipped with eatonefa12f4 front axle and ross hfb70 steering gear.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 30, 1989
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