FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1988: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V167000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-01-30 | 1988-10-24 | 1988-11-01 |
Production Dates: 1988-02-01 - 1988-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 160
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
NUTS THAT RETAIN THE STEERING AND TIE ROD ARMS MAY CRACK WHILE TIGHTENING, DUE TO A DEEP BAR DEFECT.
Consequence
STEERING CAPABILITIES COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
Remedy
REPLACE THE STEERING LEVER NUTS. IF NUTS ARE CRACKED, MOUNTING STUDS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING LEVER NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN GKN STEERING AXLES.
