OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

84V021000

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Reported Mar 2, 1984 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.

Summary

A BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED ON THE PITMAN ARM AND RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED. THE PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

A RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED, OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED, IF LOOSE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD MODEL 392 STEERINGGEAR SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING WOULD RESULT, POSSIBLY CAUSING ANACCIDENT.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1984 Freightliner Freightliner 1983 Freightliner Freightliner 1982 Freightliner Freightliner 1981 Freightliner Freightliner 1980 Freightliner Freightliner 1979 Freightliner Freightliner

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