1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #84V021000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
A BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED ON THE PITMAN ARM AND RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED. THE PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
Manufactured between |
1/1/1979 - 2/1/1984 |
Recalled on |
4/4/1984 |
Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
Owners Notified on |
3/20/1984 |
# Affected |
4,773 |
Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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Description |
A BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED ON THE PITMAN ARM AND RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED. THE PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT. |
Consequences |
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Corrective action |
A RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED, OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED, IF LOOSE. |
Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD MODEL 392 STEERINGGEAR SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING WOULD RESULT, POSSIBLY CAUSING ANACCIDENT. |
See also |
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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