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Freightliner 1995 Steering recall
Recalled April 12, 1995 · NHTSA recall 95E009001 · Freightliner
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT NUTS TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATION.
Units
300 units
Description
DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT NUTS TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATION.
Product
Freightliner FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →