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1984 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #88V160000

 
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1984 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 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 1984 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
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 1984 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH

1984 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1984 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
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