FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1986: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V160000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CONVENTIONAL | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-01-30 | 1988-10-11 | 1988-10-18 |
Production Dates: 1984-02-01 - 1988-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 92
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
STEERING ARM MAY FAIL IF USED ON EATON EFA12F4 FROM AXLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROSS HFB70 POWER STEERING GEAR.
A FAILED STEERING GEAR ARM COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND VEHICLE CRASH.
INSTALL A NONADJUSTABLE 1500 PSI POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO LIMIT STEERING ARM FORCES. REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH A DESIGN CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING HIGHER FORCES. ADJUST MAXIMUM POPPET VALVE SETTINGS TO 500 PSI AND ADJUST AXLE STOPS.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL AND HCOE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATONEFA12F4 FRONT AXLE AND ROSS HFB70 STEERING GEAR.
