Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 81V116000
NHTSA ID
81V116000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1981-10-01
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
131
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE KNUCKLE STOP NUTS ARE TOO SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE NUT UNDER HEAVY STEERING FORCE. THIS MAY ALLOW THE WHEEL TO ROTATE TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, PERMITTING THE TIRE TO CONTACT OTHER VEHICLE PARTS.
Remedy
ALL SHORT KNUCKLE STOP NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LONGER ONES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.