NHTSA Recall 88V167000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 1988-10-24. An estimated 160 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
NUTS THAT RETAIN THE STEERING AND TIE ROD ARMS MAY CRACK WHILE TIGHTENING, DUE TO A DEEP BAR DEFECT.
Risk
STEERING CAPABILITIES COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THE STEERING LEVER NUTS. IF NUTS ARE CRACKED, MOUNTING STUDS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING LEVER NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN GKN STEERING AXLES.
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