PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL 1985: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Make : PETERBILT | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1985-09-01 - 1985-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V106000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-09-11 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-08-05 | Date Added to Database: 1986-08-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 78 | ||
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Summary:
STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BE ABSENT, LEAVING ONLY THE KNEE PAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN IN PLACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, KNEE PAD ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL TO COME LOOSE WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL CLAMPS AND BOLTS, IF MISSING, OR CHECK EXISTING BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS. |
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