OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
88V167000
Steering:linkages
Reported Oct 24, 1988 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Summary
NUTS THAT RETAIN THE STEERING AND TIE ROD ARMS MAY CRACK WHILE TIGHTENING, DUE TO A DEEP BAR DEFECT.
Consequence
STEERING CAPABILITIES COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
Remedy
REPLACE THE STEERING LEVER NUTS. IF NUTS ARE CRACKED, MOUNTING STUDS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING LEVER NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN GKN STEERING AXLES.
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