MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1986: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 1985-02-01 - 1986-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V018000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-04-02 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-01-05 | Date Added to Database: 1986-02-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 226 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE ADJUSTABLE DRAG LINK WITH AN ASSEMBLY ON WHICH ONLY THE FORWARD END IS ADJUSTABLE. ALSO, STAKE REAR END. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FITTED WITH A MODEL GKN120 FRONT AXLE. |
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