NHTSA Recall 89V124000
NHTSA Campaign Id 89V124000; Date: Jul. 24, 1989
Steering control would be adversely affected withpotential for loss of truck control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Freightliner COE; 1979 Freightliner COE; 1980 Freightliner COE; 1981 Freightliner COE; 1982 Freightliner COE; 1983 Freightliner COE; 1984 Freightliner COE; 1985 Freightliner COE; 1986 Freightliner COE; 1987 Freightliner COE; 1988 Freightliner COE; 1989 Freightliner COE
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 241
Recall Summary:
The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.
How to Fix:
Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.
Recall Notes:
System:steering gear mounting bracket. Vehicle description:heavy duty trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 31, 1990
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