Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 86V018000
NHTSA ID
86V018000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1986-01-05
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
226
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE CENTRAL TUBE PART OF THE DRAG LINK, WHICH IS SET IN A ROTATIONAL POSITION, DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE NUT OR BOLT HEAD AND THE AXLE BEAM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THERE COULD BE INTERFERENCE DURING A RIGHT TURN WHEEL CUT AND MAY CAUSE THE STEERING LINKAGE TO BIND, LEADING TO THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE ADJUSTABLE DRAG LINK WITH AN ASSEMBLY ON WHICH ONLY THE FORWARD END IS ADJUSTABLE. ALSO, STAKE REAR END.