Recall Detail
FREIGHTLINER / FREIGHTLINER / 1986
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 25780 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: FREIGHTLINER |
| Recalled Component Id: 000004711000006279000000016 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: FREIGHTLINER | Model Year: 1986 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V018000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION | Manufacturer That Filed Report: FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Feb, 01 1985 | End date of Manufacturing: Jan, 01 1986 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 226 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Apr, 02 1986 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : FREIGHTLINER LLC | Report Received Date: Jan, 05 1986 |
| Record Creation date : Feb, 10 1986 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : The central tube part of the drag link, which is set in a rotational position, does not have enough clearance between the nut or bolt head and the axle beam. consequence of defect: there could be interference during a right turn wheel cut and may cause the steering linkage to bind, leading to the loss of steering control and an accident. | Consequence Summary: |
| Corrective Summary : Replace adjustable drag link with an assembly on which only the forward end is adjustable. also, stake rear end. | Recall Notes: System: steering. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks fitted with a model gkn120 front axle. |
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