| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FLD120 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19891201 - 19930501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V103000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930817 | Date Received by ODI: 19930614 | Date Added to Database: 19930622 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 33 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LIMITED OR COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
INSPECT VEHICLES FOR CLEARANCE AND REPLACE PITMAN ARM IF ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE WITH STEERING GEAR HOUSING IS NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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