Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #81V116000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V116000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 131 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The knuckle stop nuts are too short, possibly resulting in failure of the nut under heavy steering force. This may allow the wheel to rotate too far to the right or left, permitting the tire to contact other vehicle parts.

Corrective Action

All short knuckle stop nuts will be replaced with longer ones without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V116000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1981-10-01T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 131

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The knuckle stop nuts are too short, possibly resulting in failure of the nut under heavy steering force. This may allow the wheel to rotate too far to the right or left, permitting the tire to contact other vehicle parts.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: All short knuckle stop nuts will be replaced with longer ones without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hhkh-qtec.mwfp

NHTSA ID: 81V116000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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