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NHTSA recall 88V167000

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Freightliner Freightliner

Reported Oct 24, 1988160 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.Built Feb 1, 1988 – Jul 1, 1988

The defect

Nuts that retain the steering and tie rod arms may crack while tightening, due to a deep bar defect.

The risk

Steering capabilities could be adversely affected.

The remedy

Replace the steering lever nuts. if nuts are cracked, mounting studs will also be replaced.

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Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Freightliner

Notes

System: steering lever nuts.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain gkn steering axles.

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