FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1986: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V018000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-04-02 | 1986-01-05 | 1986-02-10 |
Production Dates: 1985-02-01 - 1986-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 226
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE CENTRAL TUBE PART OF THE DRAG LINK, WHICH IS SET IN A ROTATIONAL POSITION, DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE NUT OR BOLT HEAD AND THE AXLE BEAM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THERE COULD BE INTERFERENCE DURING A RIGHT TURN WHEEL CUT AND MAY CAUSE THE STEERING LINKAGE TO BIND, LEADING TO THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE ADJUSTABLE DRAG LINK WITH AN ASSEMBLY ON WHICH ONLY THE FORWARD END IS ADJUSTABLE. ALSO, STAKE REAR END.
SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FITTED WITH A MODEL GKN120 FRONT AXLE.
