NHTSA campaign 89V124000

FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 89V124000

THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN STEERING LOAD CONDITIONS.

Reported 07/24/1989

What can happen

STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WITHPOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Repair

REPLACE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED BRACKET.

Components

  • Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.