Recall campaign84V021000
Recall 84V021000: 1979–1984 Freightliner Freightliner
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- Report received
- Mar 2, 1984
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner corp.
- Potentially affected
- 4,773vehicles
- Model years
- 1979–1984
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
A bolt may not have been fully tightened on the pitman arm and retaining screws may not have been installed or may not have been fully tightened. The pitman arm could separate from the steering shaft.
Remedy
A retainer will be installed, or the pitman arm will be replaced, if loose.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1979 Freightliner Freightliner0 complaints
- 1980 Freightliner Freightliner0 complaints
- 1981 Freightliner Freightliner1 complaints
- 1982 Freightliner Freightliner0 complaints
- 1983 Freightliner Freightliner0 complaints
- 1984 Freightliner Freightliner0 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.