NHTSA Recall 84V021000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 1984-03-02. An estimated 4,773 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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 the manufacturer will do
A RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED, OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED, IF LOOSE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD MODEL 392 STEERINGGEAR SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING WOULD RESULT, POSSIBLY CAUSING ANACCIDENT.
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