FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1988: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V083000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-05-26 | 1989-05-19 | 1989-06-05 |
Production Dates: 1988-03-01 - 1989-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9832
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE TORQUING OF THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS.
Consequence
BOLTS COULD FRACTURE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING STEERINGCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE SUSPECT PINCH BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: LOWER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH CAB OVER ENGINE AND LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
