Freightliner Conventional Recall 83V089: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

NHTSA campaign 83V089, reported September 7, 1983, 328 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 83V089FREIGHTLINER CORP.

Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Problem: THE PINCH BOLT INSTALLED ON THE STEERING GEAR COMPONENT IS OF A SMALLER SIZE THAN SPECIFIED.
Risk
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY SIZED PINCH BOLT WITH A PROPERLY SIZED ONE IF NECESSARY.
Notes: 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.

Freightliner Conventional	1982 1983