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NHTSA recall 89V083000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Freightliner Freightliner

Reported May 19, 19899,832 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.Built Mar 1, 1988 – Feb 1, 1989

The defect

There may be excessive torquing of the lower steering column pinch bolts.

The risk

Bolts could fracture, adversely affecting steeringcontrol which could result in an accident.

The remedy

Replace suspect pinch bolts.

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Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Freightliner

Notes

System: lower steering column pinch bolts.vehicle description: high cab over engine and long conventional trucks.

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