Link: connectionRecall 84V-161 · 1980–1982 Freightliner COE
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 84V-161 covers 10,938 1980–1982 Freightliner COE for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V161000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME DRAG LINK PARTS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE ASSEMBLY WHICH CONNECTS STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM TO THE FRONT AXLE STEERING ARM.
The fix
IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE DRAG LINKS WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION, WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS; CAB-OVER-ENGINE, EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERINGSYSTEM.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS SEPARATION MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAYRESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1980 to January 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.