Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 83V-089 · 1982–1983 Freightliner Conventional

FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 83V-089 covers 328 1982–1983 Freightliner Conventional for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3281 model

ReportedSep 7, 1983Owners notified Oct 28, 1983

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V089000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE PINCH BOLT INSTALLED ON THE STEERING GEAR COMPONENT IS OF A SMALLER SIZE THAN SPECIFIED.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY SIZED PINCH BOLT WITH A PROPERLY SIZED ONE IF NECESSARY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PINCH BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE UNIVERSAL JOINT DRIVE YOKE COULD SLIDE OFF THEGEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Conventional1982, 1983

Built from April 1, 1982 to April 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.