OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
89V082000
Steering:linkages
Reported May 19, 1989 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Summary
CERTAIN STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS MAY BE DEFECTIVE; ALSO, TORQUING MAY HAVE BEEN ABOVE SPECIFICATION.
Consequence
BOLTS COULD FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING/PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH CAB OVER ENGINE, LONG CONVENTIONAL AND LOW CAB FORWARDTRUCKS WITH HFB STEERING GEARS.
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