Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V103000

Steering: linkages

FREIGHTLINER CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-06-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V103000

Steering: linkages

Component: Steering: linkages
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Vehicles affected: 33
Reported to NHTSA: 1993-06-14
Owners notified: 1993-08-17

Defect description

INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LIMITED OR COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT VEHICLES FOR CLEARANCE AND REPLACE PITMAN ARM IF ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE WITH STEERING GEAR HOUSING IS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SET-BACK FRONT AXLELOCATION, STRAIGHT-RAIL FORWARD CHASSIS, AND TRW/ROSS HFB 70 STEERING GEAR.

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 2 models.

Model	Years on record
FREIGHTLINER FLD112	1993 1992 1991 1990 1989
FREIGHTLINER FLD120	1993 1992 1991 1990 1989

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.