MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1981: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 1981-02-01 - 1981-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 81V116000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1981-12-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1981-10-01 | Date Added to Database: 1981-10-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 131 | ||
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Summary:
THE KNUCKLE STOP NUTS ARE TOO SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE NUT UNDER HEAVY STEERING FORCE. THIS MAY ALLOW THE WHEEL TO ROTATE TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, PERMITTING THE TIRE TO CONTACT OTHER VEHICLE PARTS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
ALL SHORT KNUCKLE STOP NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LONGER ONES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FK-132 FRONT AXLES AND MANUALSTEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; KNUCKLE STOP NUTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL WILL BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED AND VEHICLEACCIDENT IS POSSIBLE. |
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