FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1979: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V021000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-03-20 | 1984-03-02 | 1984-04-04 |
Production Dates: 1979-01-01 - 1984-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4773
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED ON THE PITMAN ARM AND RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED. THE PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT.
A RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED, OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED, IF LOOSE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD MODEL 392 STEERINGGEAR SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING WOULD RESULT, POSSIBLY CAUSING ANACCIDENT.
