Freightliner 1988–1989 Steering recall
Recalled May 19, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V082000 · Freightliner
Hazard
BOLTS COULD FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS.
Units
80 units
Description
CERTAIN STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS MAY BE DEFECTIVE; ALSO, TORQUING MAY HAVE BEEN ABOVE SPECIFICATION.
What to do
REPLACE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS.
Product
Freightliner FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →