1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #81V116000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1981 - 6/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
10/2/1981 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/9/1981 |
| # Affected |
131 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
ALL SHORT KNUCKLE STOP NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LONGER ONES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER
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