Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : COE | Year : 1981 |
Build Dates : 19781201 - 19890701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V124000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900131 | Date Received by ODI: 19890724 | Date Added to Database: 19890802 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 241 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN STEERING LOAD CONDITIONS. |
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Consequence:
STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WITHPOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED BRACKET. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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