| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19810201 - 19810601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V116000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19811209 | Date Received by ODI: 19811001 | Date Added to Database: 19811002 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 131 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE KNUCKLE STOP NUTS ARE TOO SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE NUT UNDER HEAVY STEERING FORCE. THIS MAY ALLOW THE WHEEL TO ROTATE TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, PERMITTING THE TIRE TO CONTACT OTHER VEHICLE PARTS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
ALL SHORT KNUCKLE STOP NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LONGER ONES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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