Recall 88V160000: 1984–1988 Freightliner Conventional

Report received

Oct 11, 1988

Manufacturer

Freightliner corp.

Potentially affected

92vehicles

Model years

1984–1988

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

Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.

Possible consequence

A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.

Remedy

Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. Replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. Adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1984 Freightliner Conventional1 complaints
• 1985 Freightliner Conventional0 complaints
• 1986 Freightliner Conventional1 complaints
• 1987 Freightliner Conventional0 complaints
• 1988 Freightliner Conventional0 complaints