Recall
Freightliner Conventional — 86V106000
NHTSA ID
86V106000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Conventional
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1986-08-05
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
78
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BE ABSENT, LEAVING ONLY THE KNEE PAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN IN PLACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, KNEE PAD ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL TO COME LOOSE WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL CLAMPS AND BOLTS, IF MISSING, OR CHECK EXISTING BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS.