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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.

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.