FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1985: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V106000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CONVENTIONAL | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-09-11 | 1986-08-05 | 1986-08-08 |
Production Dates: 1985-09-01 - 1985-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 78
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BE ABSENT, LEAVING ONLY THE KNEE PAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN IN PLACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, KNEE PAD ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL TO COME LOOSE WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL CLAMPS AND BOLTS, IF MISSING, OR CHECK EXISTING BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS.
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
