FREIGHTLINER COE 1988: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V124000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER COE 1988
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.