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