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Recall campaign89V083000

Recall 89V083000: 1988–1989 Freightliner Freightliner

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Report received
May 19, 1989
Manufacturer
Freightliner corp.
Potentially affected
9,832vehicles
Model years
1988–1989

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

There may be excessive torquing of the lower steering column pinch bolts.

Possible consequence

Bolts could fracture, adversely affecting steeringcontrol which could result in an accident.

Remedy

Replace suspect pinch bolts.

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.