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Freightliner Conventional Recall 86V106: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

NHTSA campaign 86V106, reported August 5, 1986, 78 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V106FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Problem
STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BE ABSENT, LEAVING ONLY THE KNEE PAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN IN PLACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, KNEE PAD ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL TO COME LOOSE WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Risk
Remedy
INSTALL CLAMPS AND BOLTS, IF MISSING, OR CHECK EXISTING BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Conventional1985