NHTSA campaign 81V116000
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 81V116000
THE KNUCKLE STOP NUTS ARE TOO SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE NUT UNDER HEAVY STEERING FORCE. THIS MAY ALLOW THE WHEEL TO ROTATE TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, PERMITTING THE TIRE TO CONTACT OTHER VEHICLE PARTS.
Reported 10/01/1981
Repair
ALL SHORT KNUCKLE STOP NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LONGER ONES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Components
- Steering: Linkages
Affected years and models
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