Freightliner 1988–1989 Steering recall
Recalled May 19, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V083000 · Freightliner
Hazard
BOLTS COULD FRACTURE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING STEERINGCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE SUSPECT PINCH BOLTS.
Units
9,832 units
Description
THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE TORQUING OF THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS.
What to do
REPLACE SUSPECT PINCH BOLTS.
Product
Freightliner FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →