NHTSA recall 88V160000
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Freightliner Coe and 1 more
Reported Oct 11, 198892 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.Built Feb 1, 1984 – Sep 1, 1988
The defect
Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.
The risk
A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.
The remedy
Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.