MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1980: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 1979-01-01 - 1984-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V021000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1984-03-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1984-03-02 | Date Added to Database: 1984-04-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4773 | ||
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Summary:
A BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED ON THE PITMAN ARM AND RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED. THE PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED, OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED, IF LOOSE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD MODEL 392 STEERINGGEAR SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING WOULD RESULT, POSSIBLY CAUSING ANACCIDENT. |
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