Recall campaign83V089000
Recall 83V089000: 1982–1983 Freightliner Conventional
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
- Report received
- Sep 7, 1983
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner corp.
- Potentially affected
- 328vehicles
- Model years
- 1982–1983
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The pinch bolt installed on the steering gear component is of a smaller size than specified.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the incorrectly sized pinch bolt with a properly sized one if necessary.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1982 Freightliner Conventional0 complaints
- 1983 Freightliner Conventional0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.