Recall campaign88V167000
Recall 88V167000: 1988 Freightliner Freightliner
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- Report received
- Oct 24, 1988
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner corp.
- Potentially affected
- 160vehicles
- Model years
- 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
Nuts that retain the steering and tie rod arms may crack while tightening, due to a deep bar defect.
Possible consequence
Steering capabilities could be adversely affected.
Remedy
Replace the steering lever nuts. If nuts are cracked, mounting studs will also be replaced.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 Freightliner Freightliner0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.