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Freightliner COE Recall 84V161: Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection

NHTSA campaign 84V161, reported December 13, 1984, 10,938 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V161FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Problem
SOME DRAG LINK PARTS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE ASSEMBLY WHICH CONNECTS STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM TO THE FRONT AXLE STEERING ARM.
Risk
Remedy
IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE DRAG LINKS WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION, WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner COE198019811982