FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1984: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V077000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-07-17 | 1984-06-20 | 1984-06-28 |
Production Dates: 1984-04-01 - 1984-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE TIE ROD END ATTACHES TO THE STEERING LINKAGE WITH A STUD WHICH MAY CRACK AND BREAK.
Remedy
BOTH TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GKN FRONT AXLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL MAY BE LOST AND AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT.
