1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall - Campaign #84V021000

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1980 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.

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Vehicle 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER 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 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 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 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER