NHTSA Recall 89V083000

NHTSA Campaign Id 89V083000; Date: May. 19, 1989

Bolts could fracture, adversely affecting steeringcontrol which could result in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Freightliner Freightliner;  1989 Freightliner Freightliner

Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar

Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.

Affected Units:: 9,832

Recall Summary:

There may be excessive torquing of the lower steering column pinch bolts.

How to Fix:

Replace suspect pinch bolts.

Recall Notes:

System: lower steering column pinch bolts. Vehicle description: high cab over engine and long conventional trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 1989

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.