1985 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.
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 |
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 |
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| 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 CONVENTIONAL Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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
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