Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #88V160000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 88V160000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 92 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.

Corrective Action

Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 88V160000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1988-10-11T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:arm:pitman

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 92

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.

Consequence Summary: A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gf8e~tea3.896y

NHTSA ID: 88V160000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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