FREIGHTLINER COE 1980: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V124000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | COE | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-01-31 | 1989-07-24 | 1989-08-02 |
Production Dates: 1978-12-01 - 1989-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 241
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN STEERING LOAD CONDITIONS.
Consequence
STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WITHPOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM:STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
