OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

89V083000

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Reported May 19, 1989 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.

Summary

THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE TORQUING OF THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS.

Consequence

BOLTS COULD FRACTURE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING STEERINGCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE SUSPECT PINCH BOLTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: LOWER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH CAB OVER ENGINE AND LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1989 Freightliner Freightliner 1988 Freightliner Freightliner

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