Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 89V-124 · 1978–1989 Freightliner COE
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 89V-124 covers 241 1978–1989 Freightliner COE for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V124000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN STEERING LOAD CONDITIONS.
The risk
STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WITHPOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
The fix
REPLACE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED BRACKET.
SYSTEM:STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.