Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #83V014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83V014000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 10 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The left brake slack adjuster and the steering pitman arm may interfere with each other during a sharp right turn with the brakes applied. The interference may restrict the movement of the steering linkage or the air chamber push rod in the left front brake, depending on the circumstances.

Corrective Action

The dealer will modify placement of the left hand brake air chamber at no cost to owner. The modification will be accomplished by installing new brake camshaft mounting brackets and backing plates on both left and right front brakes.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 83V014000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1983-02-23T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:arm:pitman

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The left brake slack adjuster and the steering pitman arm may interfere with each other during a sharp right turn with the brakes applied. The interference may restrict the movement of the steering linkage or the air chamber push rod in the left front brake, depending on the circumstances.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will modify placement of the left hand brake air chamber at no cost to owner. The modification will be accomplished by installing new brake camshaft mounting brackets and backing plates on both left and right front brakes.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-46xc-6mc2-qayp

NHTSA ID: 83V014000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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