Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #81V001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V001000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 104 affected units, STEERING:POWER:GEAR BOX, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An air brake hose fitting beneath the floor of the subject vehicles may rub against the rotating steering drive shaft, eventually causing the shaft to fracture. This condition could exist if a mechanic failed to orient the threaded 90 degree elbow fitting in the proper direction, or if the steering column was positioned incorrectly. Also, an improperly assembled bearing plate was installed on the steering drive shaft. This could cause the slip shaft to bottom out, resulting in damage to the steering yoke connection or to the internal parts of the gear box.

Corrective Action

The deck bearing plate will be replaced, a sleeve spacer will be added to the steering shaft under the floor and two parts will be added to the steering column attachment. This will be done without charge to the owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V001000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1981-12-02T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:power:gear box

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 104

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: An air brake hose fitting beneath the floor of the subject vehicles may rub against the rotating steering drive shaft, eventually causing the shaft to fracture. This condition could exist if a mechanic failed to orient the threaded 90 degree elbow fitting in the proper direction, or if the steering column was positioned incorrectly. Also, an improperly assembled bearing plate was installed on the steering drive shaft. This could cause the slip shaft to bottom out, resulting in damage to the steering yoke connection or to the internal parts of the gear box.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The deck bearing plate will be replaced, a sleeve spacer will be added to the steering shaft under the floor and two parts will be added to the steering column attachment. This will be done without charge to the owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-373j~yuqt_eeey

NHTSA ID: 81V001000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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