FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1981: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V116000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-12-09 | 1981-10-01 | 1981-10-02 |
Production Dates: 1981-02-01 - 1981-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 131
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE KNUCKLE STOP NUTS ARE TOO SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE NUT UNDER HEAVY STEERING FORCE. THIS MAY ALLOW THE WHEEL TO ROTATE TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, PERMITTING THE TIRE TO CONTACT OTHER VEHICLE PARTS.
ALL SHORT KNUCKLE STOP NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LONGER ONES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FK-132 FRONT AXLES AND MANUALSTEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; KNUCKLE STOP NUTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL WILL BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED AND VEHICLEACCIDENT IS POSSIBLE.
