1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #86V106000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BE ABSENT, LEAVING ONLY THE KNEE PAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN IN PLACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, KNEE PAD ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL TO COME LOOSE WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1985 - 9/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
8/8/1986 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/11/1986 |
| # Affected |
78 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BE ABSENT, LEAVING ONLY THE KNEE PAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN IN PLACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, KNEE PAD ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL TO COME LOOSE WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL CLAMPS AND BOLTS, IF MISSING, OR CHECK EXISTING BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS. |
| See also |
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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