FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1983: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V089000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CONVENTIONAL | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-10-28 | 1983-09-07 | 1983-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1982-04-01 - 1983-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 328
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE PINCH BOLT INSTALLED ON THE STEERING GEAR COMPONENT IS OF A SMALLER SIZE THAN SPECIFIED.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY SIZED PINCH BOLT WITH A PROPERLY SIZED ONE IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PINCH BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE UNIVERSAL JOINT DRIVE YOKE COULD SLIDE OFF THEGEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.
