1988 Freightliner COE recalls

NHTSA lists 2 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Steering: Linkages10/11/198888V160000

STEERING ARM MAY FAIL IF USED ON EATON EFA12F4 FROM AXLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROSS HFB70 POWER STEERING GEAR.

Consequence

A FAILED STEERING GEAR ARM COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

INSTALL A NONADJUSTABLE 1500 PSI POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO LIMIT STEERING ARM FORCES. REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH A DESIGN CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING HIGHER FORCES. ADJUST MAXIMUM POPPET VALVE SETTINGS TO 500 PSI AND ADJUST AXLE STOPS.

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL AND HCOE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATONEFA12F4 FRONT AXLE AND ROSS HFB70 STEERING GEAR.

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Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion)07/24/198989V124000

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

REPLACE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED BRACKET.

SYSTEM:STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

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