1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall - Campaign #88V160000

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1985 FREIGHTLINER COE RECALL - #88V160000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES

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

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Vehicle 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORP. Manufactured between 2/1/1984 - 9/1/1988 Recalled on 10/18/1988 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORP. Owners Notified on 1/30/1989 # Affected 92 Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES Description STEERING ARM MAY FAIL IF USED ON EATON EFA12F4 FROM AXLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROSS HFB70 POWER STEERING GEAR. Consequences A FAILED STEERING GEAR ARM COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND VEHICLE CRASH. Corrective action 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. Notes SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL AND HCOE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATONEFA12F4 FRONT AXLE AND ROSS HFB70 STEERING GEAR. See also 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)