| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19880201 - 19880701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V167000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19890130 | Date Received by ODI: 19881024 | Date Added to Database: 19881101 |
| 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: 160 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
NUTS THAT RETAIN THE STEERING AND TIE ROD ARMS MAY CRACK WHILE TIGHTENING, DUE TO A DEEP BAR DEFECT. |
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Consequence:
STEERING CAPABILITIES COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE STEERING LEVER NUTS. IF NUTS ARE CRACKED, MOUNTING STUDS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. |
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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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