OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83V089000
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Reported Sep 7, 1983 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Summary
THE PINCH BOLT INSTALLED ON THE STEERING GEAR COMPONENT IS OF A SMALLER SIZE THAN SPECIFIED.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY SIZED PINCH BOLT WITH A PROPERLY SIZED ONE IF NECESSARY.
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.
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