Recall 84V161000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION Defect in 1980-1982 FREIGHTLINER COE
RECALL This recall affects up to 10,938 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 84V161000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 10,938 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
SOME DRAG LINK PARTS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE ASSEMBLY WHICH CONNECTS STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM TO THE FRONT AXLE STEERING ARM.
Remedy
IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE DRAG LINKS WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION, WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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