Freightliner 1979–1984 Steering recall
Recalled March 2, 1984 · NHTSA recall 84V021000 · Freightliner
Remedy
A RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED, OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED, IF LOOSE.
Units
4,773 units
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.
What to do
A RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED, OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED, IF LOOSE.
Product
Freightliner FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →