Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #81V020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V020000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 1,333 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, some cotter pins may be missing at the ball joint connections of the drag link ends and tie rod ends in the lower front axle steering system. Steering joint could separate if the ball stud retaining nut loosens and falls off due to absence of cotter pin.

Corrective Action

Steering linkage from the frame down to and including the front axle will be inspected. Cotter pins will be installed, if necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V020000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1981-02-10T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,333

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain vehicles, some cotter pins may be missing at the ball joint connections of the drag link ends and tie rod ends in the lower front axle steering system. Steering joint could separate if the ball stud retaining nut loosens and falls off due to absence of cotter pin.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Steering linkage from the frame down to and including the front axle will be inspected. Cotter pins will be installed, if necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x6gv~7pqk-z4av

NHTSA ID: 81V020000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

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