1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #83V089000

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1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #83V089000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE PINCH BOLT INSTALLED ON THE STEERING GEAR COMPONENT IS OF A SMALLER SIZE THAN SPECIFIED.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORP. Manufactured between 4/1/1982 - 4/1/1983 Recalled on 10/12/1983 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORP. Owners Notified on 10/28/1983 # Affected 328 Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Description THE PINCH BOLT INSTALLED ON THE STEERING GEAR COMPONENT IS OF A SMALLER SIZE THAN SPECIFIED. Consequences Corrective action DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY SIZED PINCH BOLT WITH A PROPERLY SIZED ONE IF NECESSARY. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PINCH BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE UNIVERSAL JOINT DRIVE YOKE COULD SLIDE OFF THEGEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT. See also 1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR 1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER