| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19790101 - 19840201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V021000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19840320 | Date Received by ODI: 19840302 | Date Added to Database: 19840404 |
| 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: 4773 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED ON THE PITMAN ARM AND RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED. THE PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED, OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED, IF LOOSE. |
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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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